Goa Legislative Assembly

"This House unanimously resolves that the hardworking traditional fishermen community should be assured of their livelihood and traditional business by developing a full-fledged jetty in Vasco Constituency.”

This House resolves that “Our allegiance as Indians should not be affected by any kind of competing allegiance” as quoted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. A recent documentary released by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is yet another malicious attempt to blame the then State Government for the Godhra carnage in Gujarat and the consequent communal riots that took place in Gujarat in the year 2002. In response to the detailed investigation conducted regarding these unfortunate incidents of year 2002, the State Government vide notification dated 6.3.2002, formed an Inquiry Commission headed by High Court Justice K.G. Shah. The State Government vide notification dated 21.5.2002 appointed retired Supreme Court Justice G.T. Nanavati as the Chairman and retired High Court Justice K. G. Shah as the Member of Nanavati Shah Commission. On 20.7.2004, history was created by including the conduct of the then Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers within the scope of the Commission’s inquiry. This unprecedented action fulfils the principle of accountability and transparency. At the end of the extensive investigation conducted by the said Inquiry Commission, the Commission, it came to the conclusion that the incident of burning a train compartment at Godhra railway station on 27.2.2002 was a premediated conspiracy. The communal riots that broke out in Gujarat after 27.2.2002 were spontaneous. The Commission in its report it has stated that no evidence has been found that the State Government, religious organization or political party played any role in these riots. Both the above reports have been tabled in the Assembly. It becomes important for this House to review the incident with this in mind, which clearly leads to the innocence of the current Hon’ble Prime Minister in the Gujarat riots of 2002. Moreover, any collusion and inaction on behalf of the Government of Gujarat has been steadfastly denied by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. In the context of these incidents in Gujarat, there has been a deliberate and malafide attempt to discredit the popularity of the then Chief Minister and the Present Prime Minister of India through a recently released B.B.C. documentary. Twenty years since the incident, the BBC seems to be playing a negative role by releasing a documentary with an agenda to taint the rising international prestige of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, his resolute leadership and to thwart his determination to make India a world leader in the social and economic spheres. This documentary holds the then Chief Minister directly responsible for these unfortunate events that took place in Gujarat, which is in stark contrast to the Nanavati Commission’s “clean chit” to the State Government over the Godhra carnage and consequent communal riots. Attempts made by some nefarious elements and NGOs who act as instruments of the foreign Governments by moving Metropolitan Court, Gujarat High Court and Supreme Court with the demand to hold the then Hon. Chief Minister, office bearers and officials accountable directly or indirectly, have been unsuccessful. This BBC documentary, with maligned intentions misrepresenting the events of 2002, is a malicious and a low-level attempt to tarnish India’s global image internationally. India is a democratic country and freedom of expression is at the core of its Constitution. But, that does not mean that any news media can act in a capricious manner by abusing such freedom. If someone behaves or acts like this, it can never be tolerated. BBC is losing its credibility and it seems to be working with some hidden agenda against India and the Indian Government. Hence, this House requests the Central Government to take strict action against the whimsical findings shown in the BBC documentary.” 

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people travelling from Panjim to Ponda on safety of the 400 year old Ribandar causeway also known as Ponte de Linhares connecting Panjim to Old Goa via the village of Ribandar. Initially, built to carry horse-drawn carriages and has since stood the test of the time and is being used by all kinds of traffic including buses. In November 2021, half a meter section of the causeway had sunk which was later repaired. The following year in August 2022, one lane of the causeway was shut down after the base under an archway was seen to have been corroded. The Steps the Government has taken in this matter”.

“fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of Calangute, Pilerne, Saligao and Porvorim that due to the sudden outbreak of massive fire at the Berger- Becker Paint factory at Pilerne Industrial Estate at Saligao, the sudden pollution created in the form of carbon monoxide and various other harmful gases in the environment could create health issues especially to high risk people with asthma or chronic respiratory illnesses and infants. The water of the wells in the said areas has also been contaminated and not safe for drinking purposes, especially in saipem vaddo of Candolim villages. The steps the Government intends to undertake in the matter”.

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of Goan public, in view of stoppage of time-bound compensation on GST received so far from the Central Government. Steps the Government wants to take to save the economy of the State and the roadmapahead.”

“Fear, chaos and complete helplessness witnessed among people in Vasco over the disconnection of water meters of about 1123 households by the Water Supply department citing National Green Tribunal (NGT) Orders for non compliance of connecting household waste water and sewer to sewerage line. The steps Government intends to take in this matter.”

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of People of Vasco, as regards whether the Ministry of Defence has come out with new regulations, restricted zoning and elevation control around the Defense assets in Vasco city impacting and affecting the developmental especially legitimate construction activity, sanctioned building plants, the steps which the State Government intends to take Central Level to find an acceptable solution so that construction activity in city doesn’t come to an halt and the security interest are met.”

Fear and anxiety in the minds of people regarding the settling of the road, time and again Infront of Goa shipyard main gate Vasco.

Fear and anxiety in the minds of people about the slow progress/belated progress of the underconstruction of new fire station in Vasco, as the present fire station is away from the city area/Vasco constituency area and incase of any tragedy/ disaster the travel time taken for Fire brigade to reach would lead to worsen the situation.

Fear and apprehension in the minds of people of Vasco constituency due to dangerous intercoiling and  intertwining of data cables, cables of TV operator and old telephone cables which lead to affecting the traffic as well school going children. I urge the government to come with the comprehensive policy to stop usage of electric pole by private individual for commercial purpose.

Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people in Vasco and surrounding areas regarding hanging of cables ,internet wires on electric poles  sometimes also on the road side and dividers which has resulted in many fatal accidents and fear that if let unattended may end in a tragedy.

Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of Vasco and surrounding areas  regarding parking of vehicles all along national highway, road which has resulted in many fatal accidents and tragedies that have occured and fear that if this problem.is not addressed immediately may lead to more deaths.