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Parsekar says assembly session may not be possible

PANAJI: Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on Monday hinted that it would not be possible to convene an assembly session before the counting of votes on March 11.

However, he has already sought Advocate General’s written advise on the same, which is expected within the next two-three days.

“I would be also happy to call a session of the assembly. Already the elections are over. It is ethically not correct on the part of the outgoing government to call an assembly session. Secondly, if I call a session, it would be the first session of the assembly and the same will have to be addressed by the governor. The Governor, in her speech, speaks about the policies of the government. Which government’s policies should she speak about?” he pointed out.

He further said, “As per the verbal advice given by the AG, the delay is not because of the government, but it is due to the schedule fixed by the Election Commission. I have already moved a file for his written opinion from AG. Within the next two-three days we should receive it.”

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Bishops of India move to unite estranged flock

Advocating special pastoral attention to people estranged from the church and their families, the Bishops of India emphasised the need to show a respectful attitude to those who have not been provided with adequate pastoral care, such as transgenders and people with different orientations.

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Published Feb 14, 2017, 12:00 AM IST
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Bishops of India move to unite estranged flock

PANAJI:These significant recommendations formed part of the “Plan of Action” (PoA) endorsed by two Cardinals, 136 Archbishops and Bishops, representing the 132 dioceses of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), who recently met in Bhopal on the theme “Promoting the Joy of Love in our Families”. Archbishop of Goa and Daman Filipe Neri Ferrão (CCBI Vice President) was one of the signatories to the CCBI statement, with the other signatories including Cardinal…

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