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Penalising select anti-BJP individuals is a farce

The Goa government has dismissed Raghuvir Bagkar, former Panchayat Secretary of Village Panchayat of Arpora-Nagoa, holding him guilty of grave dereliction of duty and misconduct that allegedly contributed to the tragic fire at Birch by Romeo Lane, which claimed 25 lives.  The government has also disqualified Arpora Sarpanch, Roshan Redkar from his post and banned him from contesting panchayat elections for five years. Well, it looks like the government has taken this action, particularly against Redkar for openly speaking against the Calangute MLA Michael Lobo, soon after the above serious incident and for trying to expose all his misdeeds in Goa.  I think that the government should stop fooling Goans by taking action against select anti-BJP individuals to shield the real big sharks cum non-Goan culprits because today the whole world knows who are the people who are promoting these illegalities in the state for the sake of making some quick bucks and which politicians are fully backing all types of illegal activities in the coastal belt areas of Calangute, Candolim, Baga, Arpora, Anjuna and Vagator in the name of promoting tourism.






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Justice Rebello: Guardian of justice and Goa's ecology

EVARISTO FERNANDES, Merces
Published Jan 1, 2026, 7:28 PM IST
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Justice Ferdino Inacio Rebello stands as a rare example of judicial conscience that extends far beyond the courtroom. Known for his integrity, compassion and unwavering commitment to justice, his life and work reflect a deep love for the rule of law and an even deeper affection for his motherland, Goa.  My own encounter with Justice Rebello remains one of the most defining moments of my life. In 1991, orphan boys were placed in various orphanages/institutions run by the…

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