Goencho Awaaz" Echoes in Parliament: Captain Viriato Fernandes Raises Crucial Issues

In a bold move, South Goa Member of Parliament Captain Viriato Fernandes brought attention to two critical issues plaguing Goa in the Parliament today. Firstly, he highlighted the demolition of the Khapreshwar temple in Porvorim, sparking widespread concern among the local community.Additionally, Fernandes raised the issue of a case filed by the railway authorities against a Lady Sarpanch, who was simply safeguarding the interests of her village. This move has been perceived as an attempt to intimidate and silence local leaders fighting to protect their communities ¹.As a first-time Member of Parliament from South Goa, Fernandes has been vocal about the conspiracy to thrust several projects on Goa without taking the people into confidence. His efforts to amplify the voices of Goans and address pressing issues have been noteworthy ².