PANJIM: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao on Thursday moved four private member resolutions on anti-defection law, widow discrimination, Opinion Poll Day and political reservations for Scheduled Tribes.
If listed in the Business of the House, the same will come for discussion on Friday, July 19.
“I have once again raised the most contentious issues pertaining to Goa and Goans. I hope these resolutions will get listed and the Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly Ramesh Tawadkar will allow elaborate discussion on the same,” Yuri Alemao said in a statement.
“I hope the government will take serious note of the private member resolutions which come up for discussion in the House and speedily act on the assurance given in the House. I am deeply hurt that the Government did not do anything on bringing a law on stopping unjust practice of widow discrimination in Goa,” Alemao said.
He said it is high time that the Xth Schedule of the Indian Constitution is amended to strengthen the anti-defection law.
“There is a need to give political reservation to Scheduled Tribes. All 40 members of the Goa Legislative Assembly should support both these resolutions and together impress upon the Central Government to take necessary steps,” he said.
Alemao said, “Goa Government is conveniently avoiding declaring Opinion Poll Day as State function. This day has retained the identity of Goa. My resolution will surely help in knowing the views of each and every MLA on this day of historic importance. It is our duty to commemorate Asmitai Dis with grand celebrations.”
