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Ex-Calangute BJP mandal chief refutes MLA Lobo’s allegations

Stating that he is a disciplined soldier of BJP, former Calangute Mandal BJP president Gurudas Shirodkar said he never worked against the party and the allegation made against him by Calangute MLA Michael Lobo are “baseless”.

Shirodkar says he is a disciplined soldier of party

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Addressing a news conference in Calangute, Shirodkar said: “If I wanted to show my strength, I would have exhibited it long back, but it was our endeavour to win Calangute seat at any cost, so we worked tirelessly for the party.”   
“On my recommendation, the party gave ticket to Michael Lobo, who brought politics into crematorium issue. If he wants to win again, he must forget everything and prepare for the election,” Shirodkar said.   
Speaking on the issue of Calangute Hindu crematorium and beautification of Shantadurga temple premises, Shirodkar said: “People of Calangute are with BJP and no body can divide us on these issues. Encroachments in buffer area at the crematorium must be removed and the process 
is going on.”   
“Tourism Development Corporation sanctioned Rs 50 crore for development of Shantadurga temple and Tito junction. Lobo is trying to hinder this work,” alleged Shirodkar.   
Premanand Divkar, Sameer Morajkar, Sangem Divekar and other BJP workers were present for the news conference.   
It may be recalled that Candolim Panch Dharmendra Kandolkar was elected as president of BJP Calangute Block, following the removal of Gurudas Shirodkar.
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Ban on fishing: NGO seeks compensation to fishermen

Local NGO, United for Mother Goa “ Goenchea Lokancho Awaaz, has demanded that the government pay suitable compensation to the affected fishermen to cope up with the losses sustained during the seven days ban on fishing due to the BRICS summit in coastal Salcete.

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Published Oct 17, 2016, 5:01 AM IST
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the goan I networkMARGAOIn a representation to Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar, President of the NGO, Irish Passanha urged the government to look into the loss of revenue sustained by these traditional fishermen and other local business owners on account of the BRICS summit.The petition reminded the government that thousands of locals dependent on the fishing business have been deprived of their daily livelihood for the last seven days because of the ban on fishing.Irish…

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