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Migrants entering State by droves


It’s election time in Goa and it’s not unusual to see candidates canvassing and parties having their meeting that are attended in large numbers.

But what is unusual to notice is hordes of migrants setting foot in the State. Hundreds of migrants are seen arriving in trains and buses in Vasco, Margao, Mapusa and Ponda.

This migrants who are brought for elections as vote banks get all the facilities like money, return ticket, food and alcohol. 

Concerned authorities need to keep a watch on these migrants who can turn around the fortunes of candidates.


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Panjimites need better, they now have choice

VINAY RODRIGUES, Margao
Published Feb 10, 2022, 12:22 AM IST
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The BJP has taken the correct stance in not spoon-feeding Utpal Parrikar. The BJP has stood behind self-made men rather than papa's and mama's boys. Once Utpal has proved his mettle, I'm sure that any party will welcome him with open arms.I urge the people of Panaji to come out and vote for a clean and new face. Others have been given the chance already and failed. The people will also now appreciate that the BJP was not out to shortchange them on the casino…

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