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Govt formation: Protest rally in Margao today

In an interesting development, citizens disappointed over the recent betrayal of voters and public mandate will hold a protest rally against the ‘unethical’ practices by the BJP, Goa Forward and independent MLAs in the recently held Goa Legislative Assemble elections, on Saturday, March 18 at Lohia Maidan, Margao, at 5 pm.


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The protest rally against what they called as the ‘Murder of Democracy’ will be addressed by among others, Arvind Bhatikar, 
Ramakant Khalap, Avertino Miranda, Swati Kerkar, Adv Aires Rodrigues, Avinash Bhosle, Serafino Cota and Datta Naik.   
Avertino Miranda, in a press note has appealed to the citizens of Goa to assemble in large numbers and give their wholehearted support to the protest rally being organised to demonstrate people’s concern at the subversion and manipulation of their unanimous mandate against the current ruling government in the state.   
This is the first public rally organized by citizens after Goa Forward 
Party mentor Vijai Sardesai along with his two MLAs Jayesh Salgaonkar and Vinod Palyekar aligned with the formation of the BJP-led government.   
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Lobo promises to take up Women’s Reservation Bill

Says if bill is passed, House will have at least nine women MLAs

the goan I network
Published Mar 18, 2017, 4:52 AM IST
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MAPUSACalangute MLA, Michael Lobo said he will take up the issue of Women’s Reservation Bill in the State Assembly to give due representation to women in the State.   “I will put it in the Assembly about Women’s reservation bill…we always talk about doing this and that for the women…why don’t we bring them in the Assembly and let them legislate…,” Lobo said.   “Today we have only two women in the Assembly. If the reservation bill is passed we will have at…

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