Cong takes on Goa Govt in Rajya Sabha over Defence Expo
ECONOMIC TIMES, NEW DELHI | 07 December 2015 20:07 IST
Goa government's decision to allot 150 acres of land for holding a defence exposition today drew criticism in the Rajya Sabha, with a Congress member objecting to it saying land was required for setting up institutes like IIT and AIIMS.
Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Shantaram Naik (Cong) said, "Goa requires land for establishing AIIMS, IIT, NIT etc and in such circumstances, there is no sense in giving land to Defence Exposition." CLICK TO READ MORE
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It is against the wishes of people to say Goa wants land for educational centres. Before speaking on behalf of Goans now every representative should take consent of 100% goans. New trend. Empowering people.
- Madhav Bastodker, Ponda | 08 th December 2015 08:58
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