Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Goa Assembly Disrupted Over Minister's Unanswered Question
In Goa, a meeting of important people in the government got interrupted.
The problem was that a minister didn't want to answer a question.
The question was about how the government was planning buildings and land.
The minister said he couldn't answer because the issue was in court.
The people who ask questions in the government, known as the opposition, got upset and caused a commotion.
They thought the minister should answer.
The person in charge of the meeting tried to calm everyone down, but eventually, they had to take a short break.
Opposition disrupted Goa assembly session over minister's refusal to answer a question.
The question concerned the constitution of the state’s Town and Country Planning (TCP) Board.
Minister Vishwajit Rane cited legal issues, stating the matter was subjudice.
Opposition members argued the minister shouldn't use legal issues to avoid answering.
The Speaker initially tried to calm the situation before adjourning the House for ten minutes.
- Who
- Opposition members, Minister Vishwajit Rane, and Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar.
- What
- Opposition disrupted Goa assembly proceedings due to a minister's refusal to answer a question.
- When
- Thursday, during the monsoon session.
- Where
- Goa assembly.
- Why
- The minister cited legal issues (matter subjudice) to avoid answering a question about the TCP Board.
Opposition
Government
Answering Questions vs. Legal Restrictions
Opposition
The minister should answer the question regarding the TCP Board, even if there are legal issues.
Government
The minister is adhering to House rules by not discussing a matter pending in court.
- Event
- Goa Assembly Session Disruption
- Date
- Thursday, July 24 (implied)
- Minister
- Vishwajit Rane
- Question Subject
- Constitution of TCP Board
- Opposition Parties
- RGP, Congress, AAP