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Topic: Goa Assembly

Migrants become ‘sons of the soil’ as Goa passes bill keeping 2022 vote bank in mind

Manasi Phadke - August 4, 2021

Late CM Manohar Parrikar at one point demanded 'special status' for Goa to curb ethnic dilution. Now, BJP's Bhumiputra bill gives anyone living in Goa for over 30 years a chance to own their house.

Split in BJP’s Goa ally planned a month ago, midnight move was just the climax

Manasi Phadke - March 28, 2019

BJP, MGP insiders say the two legislators had expressed their wish to Manohar Parrikar to be with the ruling party in return for significant portfolios.

2 MGP legislators break away to merge with BJP in Goa

PTI - March 27, 2019

BJP's strength now goes up to 14 in the 40-member House, bringing them on par with opposition Congress.

Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant proves majority in Assembly

PTI - March 20, 2019

After winning a floor test in the House, CM Sawant urged all members to join him in ensuring that developmental work reaches all regions of the state.

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