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Legalization of encroachment bill needs to be condemned

I strongly condemn the Goa BJP government moving a bill to legalize illegal houses built on encroached lands. I would think this is in total disrespect and contempt of the Supreme Court ruling that no encroachments can be entertained for legalisation. It appears all Goa’s corrupt ministers are interested in is winning the next elections by hook or by crook so as to continue in power as much as possible. How this atrocious bill will destroy Goa and ruin Goans in the medium to long term does not seem to concern these ruling politicians.



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Govt dividing Goans by rejecting Romi Konkani

JERRY FERNANDES, Saligao
Published Jul 31, 2025, 7:26 PM IST
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Global Romi Lipi Abhiyan (GRLA) President Kennedy Afonso while addressing a press conference at Margao on Wednesday has strongly condemned the Goa government's rejection of a resolution to introduce Romi script at the educational level, accusing the ruling BJP of displaying a communal and anti-minority bias. Afonso has said that by denying the rightful place for Romi Konkani in the education system, the BJP government has clearly shown that it does not stand for inclusive…

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