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Monitor the large-scale grab of land in Goa

Under the current BJP Govt there seems to be increasing trend with individuals, entities, companies affiliated with the BJP at the centre, to set up biggest centres in Goa   The latest being the announcement of the biggest Patanjali facility under Baba Ramdev to be set up in Goa. It’s another matter that, although I have respect for Ayurveda or wellness, I highly suspect the products and business ways of Patanjali. And concern has also been vetted by many reputed entities and even by Supreme Court of India.  The main concern here is under some pretext or the other, these outside players assisted by senior Goan BJP ministers are out to sort of grab as much of Goan land as possible. Goans must be concerned about these massive real estate parcels being purchased by these outside players who I think, have their close political links with Central politicians. In the latter regard, the late CM Manohar Parrikar had some spine where he did reject some things not in the interests of Goa.




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Govt must provide remedies for getting OBC certificates

RAJESH BANAULIKAR, Arpora
Published Feb 8, 2026, 10:51 PM IST
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I wish to draw the attention of the government  to a serious issue faced by genuine applicants seeking OBC caste certificates. The recent decision of the Goa Government to remove the mandatory Samaj certificate for OBC applications is a welcome and progressive step. With digitisation through the GoaOnline portal, the process has certainly become more transparent and accessible. However, a major difficulty still persists. Applicants are required to submit birth records…

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