TEAM HERALD
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PERNEM: Claiming that 13 is his lucky number, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has hinted that a number of persons involved in corruption will be taken to task this year.
Addressing a largely attended meeting as part of the Janasampark Abhiyan Yatra at Mandrem, Parrikar assured the people that the BJP government would complete the controversial Mopa airport, the Sports city in Pernem and the Tuyem-Camurlim Bridge.
Mindful of various problems associated with drugs, Parrikar said beat police teams would be set up at every beach in the State, so that they could undertake better surveillance on drug activities in their respective areas.
Criticising Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardessai for opposing the proposed Mopa airport project, Parrikar also blamed the Congress leaders for their various allegations against the BJP government.
Stating that the various populist schemes were not created to gain votes, Parrikar warned that those misusing the schemes would be penalised. He also assured that his government would give special attention on the development of Pernem taluka.
Health Minister and local MLA Laxmikant Parsekar highlighted the various projects undertaken by the BJP government during their 10 months in power so far.
Others present at the meeting included State BJP President Vinay Tendulkar, North Goa MP Shripad Naik, Industries Minister Mahadev Naik, Power Minister Milind Naik, MLA Kiran Kandolkar, ZP Member Deepak Kalangutkar and sarpanchas of various panchayats in Pernem taluka.
