PANAJI
AAP Goa convenor Rahul Mhambre said “Goa should have mining operations which are sustainable for the long run and are in the interest of the people of Goa and for the benefit of the State economy.”
In a press note, the convenor said, “Mining activities in the State have been at a standstill since 2012 after the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest had announced suspension of environmental clearance of all 139 mining leases in the State. The mining sector contributed of about 40% of Goa’s economy and on which almost 3 lakh families were completely depended upon are now finding themselves in even more difficult situations due to this ongoing pandemic and the closure of mining in the State of Goa.”
He said, “The BJP government in Goa due to its utter callousness has not only added to the collapse in the economy of the State but has added to the woes of all these families who were completely dependent on mining. The Chief Minister who also holds the mines portfolio instead of following the judgements of the Supreme Court filed for a review petition which later was dismissed by the SC, this has further delayed the resumption of the mining sector.
Delhi Power Minister accepts Cabral’s challenge on power debate
PANAJI: Delhi’s Power Minister Satyendar Jain has accepted Power Minister Nilesh Cabral’s challenge for a debate on free electricity, according to a press note.
AAP says Jain will be arriving on July 25 and the topic of the power debate is ‘public money to be used to purchase MLAs or to provide free electricity’! “Nilesh Bab, I heard you have said that you would like to debate with power minister of Delhi on AAP’s free and 24x7 electricity announcement. I accept your challenge. I will be in Goa this Sunday. I hope Sunday 3 pm is ok,” said Jain.
