THURSDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2026

Camurlim gram sabha meet forced to conclude abruptly

Camurlim gram sabha held 4 days ago saw high voltage drama and sarpanch did not answer any questions raised by the villagers. As the meeting was about to start, one of the villagers started arguing with panch members and did not allow them to start the meeting. In the meantime the people called for discussion on previous issues raised before gram sabha and discuss the same but due to interruption from the public and argument the meeting was stopped abruptly and sarpanch went away from the hall. As per the people there we're many issues  like water supply, garbage and other matters related to village. But the matter could not be discussed as the meeting did not continue. Villagers and panch members should sit and sort out the issue and allow meeting to take place which is for the benefit of villagers and any other issue should be raised later. It's the duty of gram sabha to inform BDO with regards to proceedings.



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ADELMO FERNANDES, Vasco
Published Nov 5, 2023, 10:46 PM IST
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