Goa

In Goa, Fresh War Of Words Between BJP, Congress Over "Formalin In Fish"

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday September 23, 2018

Amid the ongoing tussle between the Congress and the ruling BJP-led coalition government in Goa, the formalin-in-fish controversy raised its head again on Saturday, after Congress leaders, armed with testing kits, visited a popular fish market in South Goa and claimed that the fish sold there was still being contaminated with formalin.

16 Congress Legislators Issue Notice For Removal Of Goa Speaker

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 21, 2018

In a fresh bid to pressure the BJP-led coalition government in Goa, several of whose ministers have been hospitalised due to severe ailments, 16 Congress MLAs on Friday issued notice to the State legislature secretary demanding removal of Speaker Pramod Sawant.

Goa Congress Gives Notice For Removal Of Assembly Speaker

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 21, 2018

The Opposition Congress in Goa on Friday gave a notice for removal of Assembly Speaker Pramod Sawant.

"Told Manohar Parrikar Threatening People From Hospital": Congress Leader

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 21, 2018

The Congress on Friday alleged that Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is "threatening people" from his hospital room.

BJP Ally Goa Forward Party Wants Manohar Parrikar To Delegate Powers

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 21, 2018

The Goa Forward Party, an alliance partner of the ruling BJP, said yesterday it does not favour leadership change in Goa, but the ailing Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar should delegate powers to other ministers

In Goa, BJP Denies Any Leadership Change

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 21, 2018

Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane Thursday ruled out a change in the leadership of the BJP-led dispensation on account of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's ill health, and alleged the Congress was playing to the gallery by staking claim to form the government as it did not have the required numbers.

Amid Political Crisis In Goa, Two Congress Legislators Fly Abroad

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 21, 2018

Amid the ongoing power tussle in Goa, two of the 16 Congress legislators flew abroad on Thursday. Legislators Jennifer Monserrate and Filipe Neri Rodrigues left for China and Europe respectively amid media reports that several Congress leaders were willing to switch over to the BJP.

For Manohar Parrikar's Recovery, Prayers In Goa Mosques

Goa News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday September 20, 2018

Ten priests from various mosques in Goa conducted Quran Khawani, a ritualistic reading of the Quran, for quick recovery of ailing Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, an official said on Thursday.

BJP May Appoint Deputy Chief Minister In Goa: Live Updates

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Thursday September 20, 2018

The BJP is likely to appoint a deputy chief minister in Goa as Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is in Delhi for treatment of a pancreatic ailment.

Amid Goa Political Crisis, BJP May Appoint Deputy Chief Minister: Sources

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday September 20, 2018

As Goa faces a leadership crisis with Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar away for treatment, the BJP is likely to appoint a deputy chief minister in the coastal state as a stop-gap arrangement, sources said. A delegation of BJP leaders met BJP chief Amit Shah on Wednesday to work out a solution after the opposition Congress staked claim to power.

No Breakthrough On Goa Leadership As Amit Shah Meets Party Leaders

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday September 19, 2018

BJP's quest to find a replacement for ailing Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar suffered a setback on Wednesday, with a meeting of top state BJP officials with party President Amit Shah in Delhi failing to resolve the issue.

Goa Cabinet In ICU, Manohar Parrikar Could've Retired With Dignity: Sena

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 19, 2018

The Shiv Sena today accused the BJP, which had "insulted" the democracy by forming the government in Goa despite lacking majority, of being solely responsible for the current political situation in the state.

"Have Numbers", Says Goa Congress; Look To Overthrow Parrikar Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 19, 2018

The opposition Congress in Goa on Wednesday claimed that it had the support of over 21 legislators in the 40-member Assembly, giving it enough strength to form the government in the state.

Amit Shah To Meet Goa BJP Leaders Today As Allies Send Tough Message

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Wednesday September 19, 2018

BJP president Amit Shah will meet the party's leaders in Goa today to work out a plan and prevent any political crisis after the opposition Congress staked claim to power in the absence of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who is in hospital in Delhi.

Congress Demands Floor Test In Goa, Says "Race" On For Top Post

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 19, 2018

Congress legislators in Goa Tuesday met Governor Mridula Sinha and demanded floor test by the BJP-led government to prove its majority in the Assembly.