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AICC leader Sachin Pilot alleged a “complete collapse” of law and order in Goa and claimed that 1.7 lakh voters were deleted after the SIR. He further alleged that crores of voters were deleted across India. Pilot also said that despite several opposition parties in Goa, Congress workers are the ones working hard on the ground. • AICC leader Sachin Pilot alleged that Goa has “two types of laws” — one for powerful people and another for local Goans. He claimed that powerful people come out of jail quickly, while also saying that despite several opposition parties, Congress workers are the ones visibly working hard on the ground. • GPCC president Girish Chodankar claimed that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and the state cabinet are “in panic” over Congress leader Sachin Pilot joining the Goy Rakhonn Yatra in Sankhali on Gandhi Jayanti. Chodankar also alleged that Congress posters were torn and said the party is targeting the CM politically. • AICC leader Manikrao Thakare alleged that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is afraid of Congress and claimed that the tearing of party posters reflects the government’s concern over the Congress campaign in Goa. • LoP Yuri Alemao said Sachin Pilot has been a “blessing” for Congress in Goa, recalling that Pilot had campaigned for him and Carlos in their constituencies and both went on to win in the 2022 Assembly elections. • Congress leader Sachin Pilot claimed Congress will secure a majority in the upcoming February elections, saying people are tired of the BJP government. He alleged the BJP seeks votes by dividing people along religious, caste and linguistic lines. • Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Centre and Goa government will work together to boost coconut and cashew production through technology and resources. A special coconut promotion scheme will also be formulated to improve production and productivity. • Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Goa can produce vegetables and other agricultural products locally, reducing dependence on supplies from outside. He assured all necessary support to help Goan farm produce reach global markets. • CM Pramod Sawant says vegetables and other agricultural produce from Goa will be exported to foreign markets through Mopa Airport. A dedicated warehouse is being developed, while farmers have been urged to focus on increasing cultivation and production. • CM Pramod Sawant says the Goa government has reached out to 52,400 farmers, connecting them with basic facilities and farming schemes. He also highlighted a 100% increase in vegetable production and exports, along with initiatives to empower farmers and Nari Shakti. AICC leader Sachin Pilot alleged a “complete collapse” of law and order in Goa and claimed that 1.7 lakh voters were deleted after the SIR. He further alleged that crores of voters were deleted across India. Pilot also said that despite several opposition parties in Goa, Congress workers are the ones working hard on the ground. • AICC leader Sachin Pilot alleged that Goa has “two types of laws” — one for powerful people and another for local Goans. He claimed that powerful people come out of jail quickly, while also saying that despite several opposition parties, Congress workers are the ones visibly working hard on the ground. • GPCC president Girish Chodankar claimed that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and the state cabinet are “in panic” over Congress leader Sachin Pilot joining the Goy Rakhonn Yatra in Sankhali on Gandhi Jayanti. Chodankar also alleged that Congress posters were torn and said the party is targeting the CM politically. • AICC leader Manikrao Thakare alleged that Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is afraid of Congress and claimed that the tearing of party posters reflects the government’s concern over the Congress campaign in Goa. • LoP Yuri Alemao said Sachin Pilot has been a “blessing” for Congress in Goa, recalling that Pilot had campaigned for him and Carlos in their constituencies and both went on to win in the 2022 Assembly elections. • Congress leader Sachin Pilot claimed Congress will secure a majority in the upcoming February elections, saying people are tired of the BJP government. He alleged the BJP seeks votes by dividing people along religious, caste and linguistic lines. • Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Centre and Goa government will work together to boost coconut and cashew production through technology and resources. A special coconut promotion scheme will also be formulated to improve production and productivity. • Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Goa can produce vegetables and other agricultural products locally, reducing dependence on supplies from outside. He assured all necessary support to help Goan farm produce reach global markets. • CM Pramod Sawant says vegetables and other agricultural produce from Goa will be exported to foreign markets through Mopa Airport. A dedicated warehouse is being developed, while farmers have been urged to focus on increasing cultivation and production. • CM Pramod Sawant says the Goa government has reached out to 52,400 farmers, connecting them with basic facilities and farming schemes. He also highlighted a 100% increase in vegetable production and exports, along with initiatives to empower farmers and Nari Shakti.

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Two Killed After Motorcycle Crashes Into Baina Flyover Barrier

29-Year-Old Rider And 25-Year-Old Pillion Rider Succumb To Injuries After Falling Onto Road Below

02nd Oct 2026 • 1 hour ago • 37 views

A 29-year-old motorcyclist and his 25-year-old pillion rider died after their motorcycle crashed into the crash barrier of the Baina flyover on October 1.

According to the enquiry report, Shrishail Rayappa Talwar (29) was riding a Bajaj Pulsar with Survana Chandrashekar Koppar (25) as the pillion rider. The accident occurred at around 9.45 pm near a sharp curve on the flyover while they were travelling from MPA Gate No. 9 towards the T-junction.

The motorcycle reportedly lost control and collided with the flyover crash barrier, causing both riders to fall onto the road below.

Both sustained grievous injuries and were subsequently taken to SDH Chicalim, where they later succumbed to their injuries.

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