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Cry over who you voted for

Every morning, the newspapers are filled with headlines about villagers protesting against the government and local bodies. In Bhoma, villagers are protesting the widening of a national highway, saying they are willing to die to protect their village. In Camurlim, villagers are protesting an illegal mega project, alleging that politicians and officials have a financial interest in the project. In Pomburpa, villagers are protesting a mega housing project, saying that the panchayat did not consult them about the project and that it will destroy the hills and forests.  

These are just a few examples of the many protests that are taking place across India. Villagers are protesting against a variety of issues, including land acquisition, environmental destruction, and corruption. But despite their protests, they often feel that their voices are not being heard.  

In the past, villagers have often resorted to violence in order to get their point across. But this has only led to more problems. The government has cracked down on protesters, and innocent people have been killed. So what can villagers do to get their voices heard? The answer is to vote for honest candidates in the next election. If villagers continue to elect the same corrupt politicians, nothing will change.  


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Will it be feasible to hold 'One nation, One election'?

DIOMEDES PEREIRA, Corlim
Published Sep 7, 2023, 8:49 PM IST
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The Centre has been advocating 'One nation, One election' and this been in the pipeline for some years but it was impossible to implement it . Law commission had made certain suggestions but I don't think hardly any attention was paid to them. The Modi government has suddenly decided to follow up with the concept and even notified a eight-member high level committee with the timing just before general elections looks a little suspicious and also a special session of…

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