A stormy session unfolded at the Mapusa Municipal Council on Friday, as councillors from the ruling group engaged in a heated confrontation over the confirmation of minutes from the previous meeting.
Tensions escalated when councillors Sainath Raul and Tarak Arolkar objected to the recorded minutes, alleging that they were inaccurately documented and that key portions of the discussion had been omitted. Raul further accused the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of deliberately excluding crucial details from the official record.
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The allegations were strongly denied by the Vice Chairperson, who defended the authenticity and completeness of the minutes, maintaining that no information had been intentionally left out.
What began as a procedural disagreement quickly spiralled into a chaotic exchange, with councillors trading आरोप and counter-allegations on the floor. The disruption affected the smooth conduct of proceedings, highlighting deep divisions within the council.
The incident has once again brought attention to internal discord within the civic body, raising concerns over governance and transparency in Mapusa.
