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Impressive new BJP Goa headquarters

I am impressed by the standards of the brand-new BJP State headquarters at Kadamba Plateau, Chimbel. The project appears to have been executed well and reflects high standards of construction. The new headquarters is an impressive addition and will certainly strengthen the party’s presence in the State.

At the same time, I hope similar standards are maintained in government schools, offices, public markets, hospitals and other public facilities, so that people across Goa can benefit from quality infrastructure.

Arwin Mesquita, Colva

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Protecting housing rights of genuine Goans

The Goan Network
Published Aug 21, 2026, 8:57 PM IST
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Following the Mhajo Flat Scheme and Mhaje Ghar Yojana, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant recently announced the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana to provide flats or small houses to eligible Goans without residential property. While the intention appears noble, concerns are growing over how these schemes will be implemented. There is a fear that non-Goans, including long-term residents and those described as “duplicate Goans”, could benefit from schemes intended for native Goans or Niz…

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