MARGAO: Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao has moved two private members resolution, asking the government to stop unjust practice of widow discrimination and set up a high level inquiry commission to investigate and study the recent fires, landslides and coastal soil erosions in Goa.
The LoP informed that both the resolutions will come up for discussion on March 31, if listed in the business of the upcoming Assembly session.
In his first resolution he stated that this house strongly recommends to the Government to take immediate steps to stop the unjust customs of widow
discrimination, widow abuse and widow isolation in the State.
“It is important to respect the dignity of a person after his or her death and the prevailing practice of disrobing of men and women during funerals is insulting and demeaning the dignity of the deceased person. The Government should contemplate on bringing a law to stop such unjust practice,” the LoP said.
The second resolution moved by Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao stated, “The Government should immediately set up a high level inquiry commission under a retired high court judge with experts from various fields as its members to investigate the cause of recent fire Incidents in Mhadei wildlife sanctuary, eco sensitive zones, hills and forest areas, industrial estates and other locations in Goa.”
