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Using Mhaje Ghar Yojana to play sympathy game

I have given my views earlier on how the highly controversial Mhaje Ghar Yojana by the BJP Goa government in its current form must be scrapped; but I suspect another deceptive intent of the BJP. The latter is based on numerous documented/factual earlier jumlas by the BJP, to fool people for votes (Central and State politics). The BJP, I suspect, is aware that there could be a high chance the "Mhaje Ghar Yojana" could be scrapped, considering the non-nonsense approach declared by the Supreme Court itself, on entertaining illegalities/encroachments for legalisation. If the latter happens, then the BJP I think, will then play the game "We tried to help you, but they opposed/stopped it” to gain sympathy and tarnish the opposition parties. The reason I am putting this out is to prepare for the possible outcome that, should the controversial "Mhaje Ghar Yojana” fail, then the Opposition (united I hope!) must plan to checkmate the BJP at its own game. One serious negative fallout in my view to the concerned people the BJP government is promising legalization; they will trap themselves by declaring their illegalities officially before the law.





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Faith, privacy, and Goa - Lessons from the Padriwala judgment

RANJAN SOLOMON via email
Published Oct 19, 2025, 1:30 AM IST
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The recent judgment by the Padriwala bench marks a crucial intervention in the ongoing debate over anti-conversion laws in India. While Dr RB Lal’s appeal against FIRs under Uttar Pradesh’s legislation was the immediate trigger, the court’s observations extend far beyond a single case, challenging state overreach, privacy violations, and interference in matters of faith. This judgment carries particular resonance for Goa, where communal rhetoric from political leaders has…

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