Cong demands letter to Centre over beef

The State Congress party has demanded that the ruling government write to the Centre opposing the newly-released rules prohibiting the sale of cattle for slaughter at village fairs under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

The Goan NetworkPublished Jun 7, 2017, 4:55 AM IST

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Addressing a press conference, Congress spokesperson Yatish Naik pointed out that on one hand the BJP is admitting that there is anxiety in the minds of the people of Goa, but on the other hand they are doing nothing about it.

“Beef is a crucial ingredient in Goa’s cuisine. Everybody has a choice to eat, dress and speak the language they want. The minister of state in the Modi cabinet (Shripad Naik) has admitted that there is anxiety in Goa over beef. Has the Goa government opposed it?” Naik asked. TGN

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Vijai confident BJP will not push candidate of its own for RS polls

Reminding that the BJP with 12 members will not be able to get its member elected to the Rajya Sabha, Goa Forward supremo and TCP Minister Vijai Sardesai on Tuesday said he is confident that the BJP leadership will not push a candidate down the throat of the alliance partners.

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Published Jun 7, 2017, 4:54 AM IST

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MARGAO The TCP Minister has further said that he has asked the Chief Minister to review all the permissions granted by the Investment Promotion Board, including the one granted for Vani Agro Ltd. “Vani Agro is a red category industry and a threat to the environment. If the government cannot review the permission because of any commitment, I have asked the CM to shift the brewery to an Industrial estate,” Vijai said. While ruling out the possibility of…

Cong demands letter to Centre over beef

Vijai confident BJP will not push candidate of its own for RS polls

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