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Warren Alemao joins Congress, targets BJP rule

Warren Alemao joins Congress, targets BJP rule Induction of Warren Alemao into the Congress fold. Narayan Pissurlenkar

PANAJI

Social worker Warren Alemao joined the Congress along with his supporters on Tuesday, citing the objectives of the ‘Goy Rakhonn Yatra’ as the driving force behind his political decision.

Speaking to the media during his induction ceremony at Congress House, Alemao said he had joined the party with a clear objective of working towards removing the BJP from power. “The reason why I joined Congress was due to a single motto, which is the motto of the ‘Goy Rakhonn Yatra’. We don’t want BJP and corruption in Goa, and we have to throw them out,” he said.

Highlighting the problems faced by residents of the Benaulim constituency, Alemao pointed to the lack of employment opportunities for local youth despite the presence of several five-star hotels in the area. Alemao also raised concerns over the difficulties faced by traditional shack operators and taxi operators, alleging that their livelihoods were under pressure.

Emphasising his commitment to the Congress, Alemao said he intended to remain with the party for the long term.


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TTAG expects relief for airlines, stronger air connectivity after VAT reduction

The Goan Network
Published Oct 28, 2026, 12:50 AM IST
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PANAJIGoa’s decision to halve the Value Added Tax(VAT) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) from 15 per cent to 7 per cent is expectedto ease airlines’ operating costs and support air connectivity to the state,though passengers may not see an immediate reduction in airfares, the Traveland Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) said on Tuesday.Welcoming the revised tax rate, which cameinto effect on October 24, TTAG thanked the State government for theinitiative, stating it could…

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