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Not aware of issue of structure in heritage site: Shripad

OLD GOA
Stating that he is not aware of the controversy surrounding the structure within the heritage precincts of St Cajetan Church in Old Goa, Union Minister Shripad Naik said he has not been informed on the issue.

When questioned on the same on the sidelines of Gandhi Jayanti function at Old Goa, Naik said, “I am not aware of the issue and I have not been informed about the issue.”

On the need of master plan for Old Goa, Naik said what the locals demand needs to be done and the State government should do it.

On the government going ahead with the Bainguinim plant despite opposition, Naik said, “I have voiced my opinion to the government. What locals do not want should not be done. It is my personal opinion and I will be with the people.”

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Residents hold protest against unwanted projects in Old Goa

Voice opposition to Sagarmala project, casinos, heli-rides, Bainguinim waste plant & PDA

THE GOAN NETWORK
Published Oct 3, 2021, 12:38 AM IST
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Residents hold protest against unwanted projects in Old Goa

OLD GOAResidents of Old Goa organised a protest opposing unwanted projects in the village which threaten the centuries-old heritage structures.The protest was organised at the Gandhi circle in Old Goa, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti on Saturday.Speaking at the protest, local Glen Cabral informed that they have already petitioned the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Deputy CM Babu Kavlekar, who also holds the archives and archaeology portfolio, and highlighted the…

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