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Goa Police Detain Anti-Project Protesters on Revolution Day; Opposition Criticizes Govt
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 18 Jun 2026, 10:01 PM
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Protesters demonstrating against a development project were detained by Goa Police on Revolution Day, drawing sharp criticism from opposition leader Yuri Alemao.
Goa Police detained individuals protesting against a development project on the occasion of Goa Revolution Day. The detentions occurred amidst ongoing opposition to the project.
Following the detentions, Congress leader Yuri Alemao launched a strong attack on the state government led by Pramod Sawant. Alemao accused the government of hypocrisy, stating that its rhetoric on sustainable development did not align with its actions.
The opposition leader's statement highlighted a perceived disconnect between the government's stated development goals and the handling of public dissent regarding specific projects.
Following the detentions, Congress leader Yuri Alemao launched a strong attack on the state government led by Pramod Sawant. Alemao accused the government of hypocrisy, stating that its rhetoric on sustainable development did not align with its actions.
The opposition leader's statement highlighted a perceived disconnect between the government's stated development goals and the handling of public dissent regarding specific projects.