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
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
Opposition leaders slam Edu Dept’s 500-metre drug-free zone directive
PANAJI: Opposition leaders Amit Patkar and AAP MLA Venzy Viegas have slammed a directive issued by Education Director Shailesh Zingde directing schools to ensure that areas within a 500-metre radius of their campuses are maintained as “drug-free zones”.The Directorate of Education issued the circular on Thursday,
Goa Opposition raises federalism concerns over One Nation, One Election
PANAJI: Goa's Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Saturday said he has opposed the proposed One Nation, One Election initiative before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, stating that the proposal is not in line with India's federal structure and could weaken regional parties.&
AAP opens doors for anti-BJP alliance in Goa, calls for 35+ seat mandate
PANAJI: AAP Goa president Valmiki Naik on Tuesday announced that the party is open to forging an alliance with other opposition parties for the upcoming Goa Assembly elections, saying a united front is essential to prevent the BJP from returning to power.Addressing a press conference, Naik said the
