The resolution was brought by independent MLA Akhil Gogoi. The resolution was on the irrigation system. Out of 77 MLAs in the BJP-led alliance, the Government garnered 39 votes. 30 votes were polled in favour of the resolution from 47 opposition MLAs. Earlier the resolution was put to voice vote and Speaker Biswajit Daimary declared the resolution as defeated. Opposition members including Gogoi demanded voting as they claimed that the ruling party did not have the numbers.
Goa State Legislative Assembly Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar on Friday disallowed the 'Private Members Resolution' moved by opposition over the Manipur violence issue.The opposition benches have been demanding discussion on the Manipur issue since .
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Two Independent Senators want to see subsidies and policy support given to the local agriculture sector, similar to what is provided for other industries.
Senators Andrew Mallalieu and Lindell Nurse highlighted the benefits of providing incentives to the sector on Wednesday as they contributed to debate in the Upper House on a Private Members Resolution drafted by Independent Senator Dr Chelston