Since assuming office for his second term, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has been facing the heat from what his ministers have been voicing & infighting.
Goa’s forests blazed with 71 fires this March. While authorities point to farming practices and weather, environmentalists have raised questions about ‘laxity’, extent of damage.
The party has incumbent CMs in Manipur and Goa — N. Biren Singh and Pramod Sawant, respectively — and plausible alternatives from second-rung leadership.
There are numerous examples of leaders winning constituencies repeatedly, no matter which party they’re representing. Goa’s muddled political history is a reason why.
Pratapsingh Rane, MLA since 1972 and 6-time CM, would have been pitted against daughter-in-law Deviya, BJP candidate from his old seat Poriem, had he chosen to contest.
It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
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