Herald carried this report on March 22, 2016 after which the government decided to curtail their protocol expenses
Five years ago, the BJP was voted to power with a thumping majority with Congress saw a humiliating defeat.
The BJP on forming coalition government took a major decision banning mining, once the highest revenue generating industry in the State. The decision pushed Goa into deep financial crisis. Following severe criticism the government did reduce unwanted spending but it was only after it decided to implement 7th pay commission.
