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... Demands dual citizenship for Goans with Portuguese nationality

GPCC president Faleiro yet again voiced the support of Congress for the cause of dual citizenship.

PANAJI: 

 “Many Goans who registered their births in Central Registry at Lisbon did so innocently. They are citizens of Portugal as per Portuguese law. Hence, they shouldn’t be penalized by taking away their right to vote. What we need is a central legislation allowing dual citizenship for such persons,” he said while speaking against the curtailment of voting rights of these persons.   

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Cong for opinion poll on casinos

Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) on Wednesday played a new card from an old pack when it called for an opinion poll to seek the views of all Goans on whether they want the casinos located within or outside the State of Goa.

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Published Sep 15, 2016, 5:43 AM IST
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PANAJI Speaking in Panaji, GPCC president Luizinho Faleiro stated, “In one of its executive committee meeting, the GPCC has resolved to work towards removal of casinos from Goa and not just from Mandovi. It is argued that the casinos generate revenue of Rs 200 crore and is a ‘necessary evil’, Congress wishes to have an opinion poll on the matter.”   In the same breath, GPCC president Luizinho Faleiro admitted that most political parties including BJP,…

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