NEW DELHI:

Chief Minister Shri Arvind Kejriwal today congratulated all the farmers whose long and tireless struggle finally bore fruit after the Centre rolled back the three farm laws. The CM said that the farmers’ struggle forced the Centre to bow down and withdraw the three farm laws, this is a huge victory for democracy. He said that it is the people who rule not the leaders and it is the farmers who have proved to everyone that governments will always have to listen to the public in a democracy. The CM added that today is a golden day in the history of India and will be written with golden letters in the chronicles of Indian history like 15th August and 26th January. He talked about how all sorts of attempts were made to break the spirits of the farmers by calling them terrorists, Khalistanis and Anti-Nationals but like the freedom fighters, the farmers fought and won the fight. The CM expressed grief and said that if these laws were withdrawn earlier, lives of 700 farmers who martyred in the movement could have been saved. The CM further said that he salutes all the farmers who martyred in the movement and bows down before their families for their supreme sacrifice. Shri Kejriwal further talked about how today’s day is a lesson for the children and youth of our country that if you fight peacefully with the right intention, then no matter how difficult or far the destination may be, success will be achieved.

This struggle united the whole country and farmers have created history today: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Chief Minister Shri Arvind Kejriwal, while addressing an important press conference today after the announcement of the withdrawal of three black agricultural laws by the Central Government, said, “today’s day is a golden day in the history of India. This day will be written with golden letters in the chronicles of Indian history like 15th August and 26th January. The central government had to finally bow down in front of the farmers’ tireless struggle and withdraw all the ‘kaale kanoon’ or the three farm laws. Today it is not only the victory of our farmers, but today democracy has also won a huge fight. The farmers have proved to all the governments that in a democracy, the governments will always have to listen to the people. Only and only the will of the people will rule. Be it any party or leader, your arrogance will not work in front of the public. It was such a struggle that united the whole country. In this fight, along with the farmers, everyone, including the labourers, women, arhatis and shopkeepers, took part. Be it Punjab or Uttar Pradesh, Bengal or Kerala, the whole country stood with the farmers. All the Indians living in the country and abroad became one and together they created history today. Those who raised above the lines of religion and caste together fought this battle against all three laws on the roads and in the end the central government had to bow down in front of them today. Today all those people have won.”

Every possible effort was made to break the movement, but the government could not break the confidence and spirit of the farmers: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Chief Minister Shri Arvind Kejriwal further said, “in the history of the whole world, there would hardly have been a movement bigger or longer than this. Millions of people fought in such a peaceful manner. In the harsh sun, in the rain, in the cold, they did not back down. The whole system did its best to break this movement, all sorts of efforts were made by the government, and its agencies yet they could not break it. They called farmers terrorists, called them Khalistanis, called them anti nationals. All kinds of attempts were made to break the spirits of the farmers by trapping them by all means. But it was also a fight for freedom for the farmers and today, like the freedom fighters, the farmers fought and won this fight. The water of all the water cannons dried up in front of the strong courage of the farmers. The laathis of the government were left broken. All their tricks fell flat, but the government could not break the confidence and spirit of the farmers.”

It is very sad that more than 700 farmers lost their lives in this movement: CM Arvind Kejriwal

The CM added, “One thing pains me that more than 700 of our farmers lost their lives in this movement. This could have been avoided had these laws been rolled back earlier; their lives could have been saved. Our brothers and sisters did not need to suffer in the cold, in the rain, in the sun, sitting on the roads for so many months. Today more than 700 farmers lost their lives. More than 700 families were destroyed. After all, for what? I salute these martyrs, bow down to their families. I pray to Waheguruji to bring peace to these families and shield them from difficulties. This country will never forget your sacrifices. Today’s day is a lesson for the children and youth of our country that if we fight peacefully with the right intention, then no matter how difficult or far the destination may be, success will be achieved.”

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Lying midway between Goa’s coast to the west and the Western Ghats to the east, Goa’s Bicholim taluka is somewhat stuck in the doldrums — a case of neither here nor there and much of that has reflected in the character of the taluka.

To avail of a good job in Goa, the people of this taluka have had to migrate to Goa’s more urban areas or be involved in mining. Emigrate because the taluka was for decades together poorly connected to the state capital city despite being not very far as the crow flies. It was only after under the leadership of Manohar Parrikar and the building of two bridges — from Aldona to Corjuem and to Poira and Amona to Marcel that some semblance of connectivity came for the taluka.

Made up of three constituencies — Bicholim, Sanquelim and Maem (with part of Maem constituency including Chorao island which falls in Tiswadi taluka) the BJP is hoping for a clean sweep as it did in 2017 when Rajesh Patnekar won from Bicholim, Pramod Sawant won from Sanquelim and Harish Zantye won from Maem.

But that hasn’t always been the case. In 2012, Naresh Sawal was elected as a independent from Bicholim at the expense of Rajesh Patnekar who incidentally had quit the BJP and joined the Congress on the prodding of Vishwajit Rane only to lose his seat while Sawal who was a Congressman until then, quit in protest and contested as an independent. In neighbouring Sanquelim Pramod Sawant was elected polling more than double the votes of Pratap Gauns of the Congress then a sitting MLA. In Maem the BJP’s Anant Shet retained his seat defeating nearest rival Pravin Zantye who was then contesting as an independent the “Congress” seat having been handed to Rudresh Chodankar who was contesting on an NCP ticket sponsored by Vishwajit Rane.

In truth Bicholim taluka has never voted in unison. While predominantly a taluka dominated by the Bahujan Samaj, the constituency has long faced neglect from those in power who only looked upon it for the mineral wealth that lay beneath. With mining now having come to a halt, having never really recovered after the 2012 ban, the taluka is once again up for grabs.

Unlike other constituencies where the BJP may be facing a problem of plenty, in Bicholim taluka the party has very little to do in terms of choosing candidates — Patnekar and Sawant are sure to retain their seats with questions marks only above Pravin Zantye who is facing very vocal opposition and anti incumbency form people of the state who accuse the cashewnut magnate of neglecting them.

Patnekar is expected to go up against Naresh Sawal this time on an MGP ticket (he narrowly lost in 2017) and Meghashyam Raut of the Congress in what is likely to be a three cornered fight — depending of course on the final alliances that are to be worked out. In neighbouring Sanquelim the Congress holds control of the Sanquelim Municipal Council after wresting the seat from the BJP and holding on to it despite the ruling BJP deploying every trick in the book to ensure that their man remains chairperson. But Sawant retains hold of the rural areas of the taluka which gives him an edge in the constituency.

That leaves us with Maem where there is more than one player eying a chance to wrest the seat. The Goa Forward’s Santosh Kumar Sawant, who was with the Congress in 2017 is also hoping for a shot.

Much remains up in the air for this taluka that many in the major political parties seem to take for granted, yet it remains a significant stepping stone towards acquiring power in the state. It’s here that the BJP has a clear advantage. Can it make it count?

By – Andrea Fernandes

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Former MGP Candidate from Dabolim Premanand Babu Nanoskar join AAP strengthens hold on Dabolim

Former MGP candidate from Dabolim Premanand (Babu) Nanoskar joined the Aam Aadmi Party today in the presence of Delhi CM and National Convenor Shri Arvind Kejriwal. Nanoskar had resigned from the MGP yesterday and stated that he was filled with renewed zeal to work for Goa under the leadership of Shri Arvind Kejriwal. Nanoskar had come second in the 2017 Assembly Elections.

Nanoskar had first stood for elections at the age of 27 at the VAsco MMC and won the 2010 councilor elections by a huge margin and was also elected it’s Vice Chairperson, he has also contested in 2012 and 2017 Assembly elections from an MGP ticket . Nanoskar known for his social work in the area is well known for helping residents get benefits of Govt schemes and helping Taxikars who form a large part of the constituency.

Nanoskar said he was attracted to Arvind Kejriwal’s first two promises regarding electricity and jobs. He said that AAP was genuinely working on issues impacting Goenkars. While AAP has fulfilled all it’s promises under the Kejriwal Sarkar the residents of Dabolim have been made to suffer for their basic needs by both the BJP and Congress. Nanoskar state that the lockdown’s impact has affected the youth of Dabolim. Many who work as Taxikars have lost a large amount of livelihood. Others are unable to find adequate paying jobs despite being very well qualified. Apart from this the lack of 24/7 electricity and proper water supply is harming Goenkars standard of living and no party but AAP seems to be interested in solving it.

“Dabolim’s youth have been left behind by the present Govt as they are not getting jobs. Even those who have been self employed as Taxikars have suffered due to the lockdown. The Sawant Sarkar has completely ignored them during the lockdown. The youth of Dabolim are attracted to Kejriwals Job Guarantee, especially the support to those who have lost tourism jobs in Goa” said AAP Leader Premanand Babu Nanoskar. “Ever since I joined AAP I have been inundated by calls from my voters telling me I have made the right choice by joining AAP” added Nanoskar

“We welcome Premanand Babu Nanoskar to the party. Goenkars of all hues are joining AAP as they know only AAP can change Goa’s politics and provide hope to the youth” said AAP Goa Convenor Rahul Mhambre

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“The Sawant Sarkar needs to first think before trying blindly copy AAP. The Pramod Sawant Govt should stop its PR campaign of calling Goenkars to one spot as if hes a big king and instead work for Goenkars” said AAP Goa Vice President Valmiki Naik “It is also about time he stopped wasting Goan taxes on his political campaigning” added Naik

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The Aam Aadmi Party today took out a Rozgar Yatra in Velim led by AAP Velim Assembly incharge Cruz Silva and AAP Goa General Secretary (Minority wing) Gerson Gomes. The Rozgar Yatra was attended by 100s of AAP volunteers who took out a rally in Velim. After the rally large booth meetings were held in Matimarod, Galli and Mugalli. The meetings were attended by large number of residents who were angry with the present Govt and their local MLA for not providing jobs.
Speaking to residents Cruz Silva highlighted how despite there being large Industrial estate there were no jobs for locals. While youth are looking for employment the Govt is fast asleep. The sitting MLA Felipe Neri Rodirgues flipped from Congress to BJP by saying he was going to bring development but what development has he brought? The residents of Velim want to know why the MLA has not visited them in 5 years and not cared where their children get jobs or if they are even employed
Arvind Kejriwal had visited Goa last month and announced his guarantee of providing employment to every youth when the Aam Aadmi Party government is formed in the state. Arvind Kejriwal had promised that every youth will be given employment and  Rs 3,000 per month till the employment is provided. Kejriwal announced that 80 percent of jobs in the private sector will be reserved for the youth of Goa. Rs 5,000 would be provided monthly to families who lost employment due to shutdown of tourism and mining. AAP Government will further establish a Skill University in Goa on the lines of Delhi’s DSEU. He further said that AAP will bring an end to nepotism in government jobs in Goa and the jobs will be made available to the common man.
“Arvind Kejriwal’s promise to reserve 80% private jobs for the Goans is what is needed at this time! Goan Youth need jobs and are being hoodwinked by our MLAs and the BJP Govt. In Velim everyone voted agaisnt the BJP but Neri Rodriques joined the BJP after elections and has only worked for himself not for Velim” said Cruz Silva AAP Velim Assembly incharge
“Arvind Kejriwal has launched his Job Guarantee. Now the AAP volunteers are taking his guarantee to the houses of every Goenkars. Everyday they are holding registrations across 75 booths and Yatras in 2 Assemblies across the state. On an average five thousand people register for Arvind Kejriwals Job guarantee” said Gerson Gomes AAP General Secretary (Minority Wing).

Recently, AAP national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Sri Arvind Kejriwal has announced Job Guarantee, Goa is reeling under huge unemployment. BJP Govt has failed to create enough Jobs, now AAP is taking the issue of unemployment to every household with Kejriwal’s Job Guarantee.

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