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Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao said his sole focus is on defeating the BJP in Goa in the upcoming Assembly elections. Alemao declined to comment on the AAP–Goa Forward Party alliance. • The Murgaoncho Raja Mandap at Sada was dismantled by the committee under the supervision of Mormugao Municipal Council officials. The process was completed peacefully, with civic officials monitoring the removal and ensuring there were no untoward incidents. • High Court has adjourned the hearing for Tuesday on St. Cruz resident Paresh Salgaonkar's petition challenging non-inclusion of names in electoral roll post SIR • Sources indicate Rahul Gandhi is likely to visit Goa on October 12, 2026, for the Goa Rakhon Yatra. While the earlier schedule was planned for Margao and Navelim, changes are reportedly being considered, with Gandhi possibly visiting Quepem and Cuncolim constituencies, including Quepem MLA Altone D’Costa’s constituency and the Leader of Opposition’s constituency. • MLA Vijai Sardesai has refused to attend the Goa Legislative Assembly’s “Silver Jubilee” celebration, calling it historically inaccurate and questioning the reported Rs 5 crore public expenditure. He says the actual 25th anniversary of the Assembly complex was in March 2025, not October 2026, and urges the government to focus on strengthening legislative scrutiny and democratic functioning. • The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has removed the Goa Forward Party (GFP) logo from its artworks targeting the BJP-Congress “joint venture"; the move comes amid growing differences between the allies over the Goa First alliance and GFP’s stand on a possible understanding with other parties. • The GFP–AAP hoardings carrying the message “Congress and BJP cheated you twice. Don’t let them cheat you the third time“ have reportedly disappeared from their locations across Goa. The hoardings have gone blank after GFP pressed for Grand Alliance with Congress while AAP stressed on non-Congress, non-BJP alliance • FLY91 begins operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport with direct flights to Mopa-Goa, alongside Sindhudurg, Jalgaon and Agatti. The airline will operate 350+ weekly flights across 14 destinations in its winter schedule. • Valpoi Police arrested Ananya Sadekar, under Section 170 BNSS as a preventive measure following a complaint by a Kadamba bus conductor alleging assault at Rivem, Sattari, on October 2. A report has been submitted to the SDM, Sattari, under Section 126 BNSS for further preventive action. • CM Pramod Sawant defends the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying such exercises have been part of India’s electoral system for decades; Sawant says door-to-door verification is necessary to account for migration, new voters, deaths and duplicate registrations, ensuring every eligible citizen is included and no eligible voter is left out.
Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao said his sole focus is on defeating the BJP in Goa in the upcoming Assembly elections. Alemao declined to comment on the AAP–Goa Forward Party alliance. • The Murgaoncho Raja Mandap at Sada was dismantled by the committee under the supervision of Mormugao Municipal Council officials. The process was completed peacefully, with civic officials monitoring the removal and ensuring there were no untoward incidents. • High Court has adjourned the hearing for Tuesday on St. Cruz resident Paresh Salgaonkar's petition challenging non-inclusion of names in electoral roll post SIR • Sources indicate Rahul Gandhi is likely to visit Goa on October 12, 2026, for the Goa Rakhon Yatra. While the earlier schedule was planned for Margao and Navelim, changes are reportedly being considered, with Gandhi possibly visiting Quepem and Cuncolim constituencies, including Quepem MLA Altone D’Costa’s constituency and the Leader of Opposition’s constituency. • MLA Vijai Sardesai has refused to attend the Goa Legislative Assembly’s “Silver Jubilee” celebration, calling it historically inaccurate and questioning the reported Rs 5 crore public expenditure. He says the actual 25th anniversary of the Assembly complex was in March 2025, not October 2026, and urges the government to focus on strengthening legislative scrutiny and democratic functioning. • The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has removed the Goa Forward Party (GFP) logo from its artworks targeting the BJP-Congress “joint venture"; the move comes amid growing differences between the allies over the Goa First alliance and GFP’s stand on a possible understanding with other parties. • The GFP–AAP hoardings carrying the message “Congress and BJP cheated you twice. Don’t let them cheat you the third time“ have reportedly disappeared from their locations across Goa. The hoardings have gone blank after GFP pressed for Grand Alliance with Congress while AAP stressed on non-Congress, non-BJP alliance • FLY91 begins operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport with direct flights to Mopa-Goa, alongside Sindhudurg, Jalgaon and Agatti. The airline will operate 350+ weekly flights across 14 destinations in its winter schedule. • Valpoi Police arrested Ananya Sadekar, under Section 170 BNSS as a preventive measure following a complaint by a Kadamba bus conductor alleging assault at Rivem, Sattari, on October 2. A report has been submitted to the SDM, Sattari, under Section 126 BNSS for further preventive action. • CM Pramod Sawant defends the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying such exercises have been part of India’s electoral system for decades; Sawant says door-to-door verification is necessary to account for migration, new voters, deaths and duplicate registrations, ensuring every eligible citizen is included and no eligible voter is left out.
