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Why is the Oppn silent on mega Dhargal project?


The Goa government has issued a proclamation to hand over complete jurisdiction of 3.56 lakh sq mt in Dhargal earmarked for a casino owner to the IPFB. Objections have been invited in 30 days.

Delta Corp involved in offshore casinos in Goa, have never worked to shift from the Mandovi, despite the Govt. asking for the same. 

The amusement park proposal by them can be approved if they have their own land. Since this large tract of prime land, 5 km from Mopa airport, is provided by the government taken over from the comunidade for a steal, surely the government must call for an expression of interest and not just favour one party. 

This project is like the Genting Resort in Malaysia. It will rival a mini-Disneyland. Even China has a Disneyland, so why not get the best? 

It is time the opposition parties protest this government action.


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Girish running out of ideas to take on BJP?

GAFAAR SHAQOOR, Margao
Published Nov 27, 2021, 11:19 PM IST
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Apropos to the news report "After Nadda, now Girish delivers sermon on dharma, adharma" (The Goan Everyday November 27, 2021). What a fall from grace! Goa Congress is fighting for both its survival and relevance in the rapidly changing political landscape of Goa. Goa Congress leaders are bereft of strategies and ideas to take on the juggernaut of the ruling party ahead of fast approaching assembly elections in 2022. BJP National President J P Nadda arrived in Goa…

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