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Are Goan MPs delivering?

Regarding the recent Lok Sabha elections, Goa elected two MPs. I often see the South Goa MP, Viriato Fernandes, speaking up regularly in the Lok Sabha about both Goa-specific and national issues. This is commendable, as one of the main responsibilities of MPs is to address concerns about their region. 

However, I wonder, where is the North Goa MP? Why is he silent? Are there no important issues in North Goa that need attention in parliament? Despite knowing this, the people of North Goa decided to elect him for a record sixth time. In my opinion, it’s almost like not having an MP, as it doesn’t seem to benefit Goa. Are the people of North Goa truly satisfied with the results their MP is delivering? If so, I would like to understand how.


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Goa is a coal hub in the making

Lucas D’Souza, Verna
Published Aug 17, 2024, 12:59 AM IST
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Goa becoming a coal hub in the immediate future is here for all to see, and one does not require rocket science to ascertain the facts and see the ground realities. With the double tracking of railway lines, dredging the harbour channel to facilitate the entry of Cape size vessels, building/broadening of roads, and constructing new bridges to ease the carriage of coal by road, rail, and sea.For people unfamiliar with marine terminology, Cape Size vessels are huge bulk…

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