Panaji, June 7
In a step to safeguard democracy and give voice to the people of Goa, the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) will launch a statewide "Samvidhan Bachao Yatra" to directly engage with citizens, listen to their grievances, and highlight the increasing failures and corruption of the BJP Government, said a release.
The Yatra will cover all 40 constituencies of Goa and will be led by key Congress leaders, including GPCC President Amit Patkar, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, MLAs Carlos Alvares Ferreira and Altone D'Costa, South Goa MP Viriato Fernandes and other senior party leaders, including District and Block level.
The Samvidhan Bachao Yatra will commence from Mandrem Constituency on June 8 at 4:00 PM at the Zilla Panchayat Hall, Mandrem.
This initiative aims to expose the BJP Government's deliberate attempts to undermine democratic institutions, silence local voices, and sell Goa's identity and resources to crony corporates.
As per the statement, GPCC President Amit Patkar said, "The BJP is not just corrupt--it is actively attacking the Constitution by bypassing local governance, ignoring people's voices, and targeting key stakeholders of Goa's economy such as traditional taxi operators, farmers, youth, and women."
The GPCC appealed the people of Mandrem and nearby areas to join us in large numbers and be part of this democratic movement to reclaim Goa's future.
"Let us unite to save our Constitution, our identity, and our rights," said the release from GPCC.
Earlier, the Congress announced the launch of a nationwide 'Save Constitution' campaign across the country. The campaign continued from April 25 to May 30.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some opposition voice in Goa! BJP has been bulldozing local concerns for too long. The taxi operators' issue alone shows how they favor big corporations over hardworking locals. Hope this yatra gets good response ðŸ™
While I appreciate Congress raising important issues, they should focus more on concrete solutions rather than just criticism. Goa needs development with local values preserved. Hope this yatra brings practical suggestions too.
As a Goan, I'm worried about our state's unique identity. The casinos and unchecked tourism are changing our culture. Good that Congress is highlighting these issues, but will they walk the talk if they come to power?
The timing seems political with elections coming up. All parties do these yatras when they need votes. Real change would be working consistently, not just during campaign season. Still, better late than never I guess 🤷â€â™€ï¸
Protecting the Constitution is everyone's duty, not just Congress's agenda. But given how institutions are being weakened across India, this yatra is necessary. Hope people across party lines participate in this discussion.
The focus on local stakeholders - taxi drivers, farmers, women - is good. These are the real backbone of Goa's economy. BJP's policies have hurt them badly. Hope this yatra amplifies their voices effectively ðŸ‘
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