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CEC Gyanesh Kumar says Goa should target 95% voter turnout, urging citizens to exercise their franchise and strengthen democracy. Asked if polls would be advanced to December, Kumar said: “Samay par hoga” (it will be held on time). • CM Sawant says a permanent office for Koti Tirth has been set up and Gopakapattana Port will be developed. He says the Adil Shah Palace was not built by Adil Shah but by the Kadambas, with remains showcasing Goa’s rich architectural heritage from the 10th to 14th century. The Koti Tirth Corridor project will be completed within one year. • Zenito Cardozo, an accused in Activist Rama Kankonkar attempt to murder case, has filed a petition before the High Court challenging order of the trial court to frame charges against him. High Court has deffered the proceedings of framing of charges scheduled on 7 September and has issued notice to Goa government. • CEC Gyanesh Kumar says elections in India are held as per the Constitution, adding that “One Nation, One Election” is not part of the Constitution as of now and it would be premature for him to define the concept. • The State of Goa and Crime Branch SP Rahul Gupta have filed a petition before the Bombay High Court at Goa, challenging a pre-cognizance order and notice issued by the Panaji JMFC Court in a private criminal complaint filed by activist Kashinath Shetye. Shetye has accused senior police officers of dereliction of duty and shielding subordinate personnel. The High Court has stayed further proceedings before the JMFC Court and issued notice to Shetye. CEC Gyanesh Kumar says Goa should target 95% voter turnout, urging citizens to exercise their franchise and strengthen democracy. Asked if polls would be advanced to December, Kumar said: “Samay par hoga” (it will be held on time). • CM Sawant says a permanent office for Koti Tirth has been set up and Gopakapattana Port will be developed. He says the Adil Shah Palace was not built by Adil Shah but by the Kadambas, with remains showcasing Goa’s rich architectural heritage from the 10th to 14th century. The Koti Tirth Corridor project will be completed within one year. • Zenito Cardozo, an accused in Activist Rama Kankonkar attempt to murder case, has filed a petition before the High Court challenging order of the trial court to frame charges against him. High Court has deffered the proceedings of framing of charges scheduled on 7 September and has issued notice to Goa government. • CEC Gyanesh Kumar says elections in India are held as per the Constitution, adding that “One Nation, One Election” is not part of the Constitution as of now and it would be premature for him to define the concept. • The State of Goa and Crime Branch SP Rahul Gupta have filed a petition before the Bombay High Court at Goa, challenging a pre-cognizance order and notice issued by the Panaji JMFC Court in a private criminal complaint filed by activist Kashinath Shetye. Shetye has accused senior police officers of dereliction of duty and shielding subordinate personnel. The High Court has stayed further proceedings before the JMFC Court and issued notice to Shetye.

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GOA FORWARD PRESIDENT VIJAY SARDESAI FOR GOEMKARPONN

Vijay Sardesai appointed as party president of Goa Forward, Vijay says cannot close casinos but can move it on land with required amendments

12th Jul 2017 • 48 views

Goa Forward Executive Committee has decided to release Renuka D'Silva as party president, on her request. Vijay Sardesai has taken over as the president.

Minister Jayesh Salaocar has been given the charge of youth wing and Minister Vinod Palyekar as the incharge to take Goa Forward in specific constituencies in North Goa. It is also known that the executive committee is likely to be revamped.

Vijay Sardesai has given a call to Trajano D'Mello to join Goa Forward.

Vijay Sardesai opposes 6th Casino in river Mandovi, says all casinos should be moved out of river, due to pollution. Also says casinos can't be closed, but, can be shifted on land with necessary amendments.

Vijay also spoke on other issues related to Goem and Goemkarponn.

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