AAP Says BJP Government Responsible for Mining Sector Collapse | Goa News

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Panaji: The Aam Aadmi party blamed the BJP government in Goa for the collapse of the economy and for adding to the woes of families completely dependent on mining. The mining sector has contributed about 40% to the economy of Goas. Nearly three lakh families who were completely dependent on mining are now in even more difficult situations due to the pandemic and the closure of mining in the state of Goa, the party said, accusing Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for not restarting mining. “Goa should have long-term sustainable mining operations for the benefit of the people of Goa and for the benefit of the state economy,” said AAP Goa official Rahul Mhambre. Despite the state government saying it will conduct electronic auctions. Over 2.6 million tonnes of iron ore lie at piers to help generate income, Sawant, instead of following Supreme Court rulings, filed for review that further delayed the industry’s recovery mining in Goa, AAP said. Goans on the Rs 35,000cr mining scam in which the Congressional government was involved and said the BJP government has so far failed to recover a single rupee from the mining scam, n ‘ not having followed the case or arrested the culprits.

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