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Goan youth voters will make a difference

About 20 per cent of Goa’s voting population is between 18 and 25 years of age. The educated youth can make a difference in this election. They are aware of Goa’s myriad problems and know exactly in which direction the State has to move. They can influence the parents to vote for good candidates by not looking at party affiliations. This coming election is a do or die as there is hardly any charm left in Goa for the future generation to look forward to - let’s join to rejuvenate our beautiful Goa.


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Padma awards and the political appeasement

K G VILOP, Chorao
Published Jan 29, 2022, 12:38 AM IST
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Padma awards have always been political. “Distinguished personalities” is an arbitrary criterion, so people who are pushed by certain lobbies will stand to gain. It’s a little disappointing that a disproportionate amount of awards have gone to the poll-bound states. For instance, in 2022, late BJP leader Kalyan Singh and Congress veteran Ghulam Nabi Azad have been selected for the Padma Bhushan. The Padma awards are the highest civilian honours announced annually on the eve…

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