CM urges educators to shape 'nationalist students', criticises NEET protest slogans
PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said students have every right to protest against injustice over the NEET controversy, but alleged that the language, slogans and placards displayed during recent protests had crossed acceptable limits and could disturb communal harmony.Speaking at t
Won't tolerate misuse of protests to spread anti-national sentiments: CM
PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said the Goa government would take stern action against those responsible for displaying "Free Umar Khalid" placards during a protest at Azad Maidan, while maintaining that peaceful demonstrations remain a democratic right.&
CJP withdraws Jantar Mantar protest after Centre accepts demands
PANAJI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday announced the withdrawal of its protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi after the Centre accepted its demands, including the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, withdrawal of cases against protesters and consideration of its five-point exam reform charter.
Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation sparks political reactions; Opposition hails it as victory for students, democracy
PANAJI: The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan triggered a wave of reactions from Opposition leaders, political parties and student protest leaders on Saturday, with many describing it as a victory for students and democracy following days of nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak controversy.
Citizens for Democracy demands Parliament debate on paper leaks and student crisis
PANAJI: Citizens for Democracy Goa Convenor Elvis Gomes on Thursday condemned the alleged police action against students protesting over paper leaks, questioning whether the country was upholding the democratic values enshrined in the Constitution.Addressing the press, Gomes said the treatment meted
