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News ArticlesSave Goa cries greet RaneBY HERALD REPORTER Both the Chief Minister and Power Minister, Digambar Kamat — seated on the dias — turned pale figures amidst the huge gathering of 3000-odd young Goans, who armed with the traditional ‘dol’ and banners asked politicians to protect Goa and threatened to come on the streets if the Plan was not scrapped forthwith. What literally forced Rane to comment on the controversial Plan at the festival inaugural ceremony was the presence of a few placards prominently displayed in the audience. “I have seen and read the message. I will take that into consideration. The plan needs to be discussed. The TCP portfolio has now come to me after Monserrate’s resignation. But, it’s not my landed property to scrap it immediately. The experts will inquire into it”, Rane said, adding “lakhs of rupees were spent on the Plan, adding the audit will raise objections”. Sensing the crowd were demanding a categorical assurance, Rane said “in a democracy, one has to listen to the people. People are free to raise objections, but they need to be discussed before taking any decision. What people want will be met, but after following a procedure””, but avoided making any categorical assurance. Later, President of the festival, Adv Amey Prabhudessai sent across a stern warning that the youth will not tolerate any attempt to sell their motherland and Goan identity |
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