Goa MLA Continues Hunger Strike Demanding Repeal of Land Conversion Provision

Goa MLA Viresh Borkar continues his hunger strike demanding the repeal of Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning Act, which allows land conversion in tribal and ecologically sensitive areas. Despite Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's appeals and assurances to keep certain land conversion orders in abeyance, Borkar insists on full revocation. The protest, supported by opposition leaders and AAP's Arvind Kejriwal, highlights concerns over alleged misuse and corruption linked to the provision. The government acknowledges a process is needed to address the demands.