Opposition scores on optics, but govt manages to avoid major concessions
MAPUSAIf the three-day monsoon session of the Goa Legislative Assembly was intended to be a short legislative exercise, it certainly did not remain one.The Opposition came prepared to make up for lost time. With little opportunity to raise issues on the floor of the House, Opposition MLAs repeatedly confronted th
From scrutiny to confrontation, the changing tone of the House
PANAJIThe three-day monsoon session of the Goa Legislative Assembly ended with a growing question about declining standards of legislative conduct, as repeated disruptions, personal exchanges and overt political campaigning threatened to overshadow the House's core business.The session has left behind more t
New laws spark debate over implications
PANAJIThe monsoon session witnessed the passage of several significant legislations, with the government framing it as a push for reform, economic facilitation and social protection. The Opposition mounted strong objections to some of the key measures in these over a dozen legislations.One of t
HOUSE POLITICS: BATTLE LINES EMERGE
The three-day monsoon session of the Goa Legislative Assembly was less a test of the government’s majority than an early exercise in political positioning. While the ruling side used its numbers to push through legislation, the Opposition sought leverage through scrutiny and confrontation. The proceedings offered a revealing snapshot of the issues, alliances and political strategies emerging ahead of 2027
LoP writes to Governor, seeks adequate Assembly sittings during Monsoon Session
PANAJI: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao has written to Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju urging him to ensure that the upcoming Monsoon Session of the Goa Legislative Assembly is convened for at least 15 days to facilitate discussion on key public issues.In his letter, Alemao said several pres
