Vijai Sardesai

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'When I supported Manohar Parrikar in 2017 to form the BJP-led government, I was condemned by them (OCIs). I am still being condemned, but I have never spoken a word against OCIs,' Sardesai said. (Photo: File | PTI)

'State govt intolerant towards criticism from expats': Goa Forward Party chief

He said Indians living abroad have the right to voice their opinion about Goa.

02 Dec 2019 12:01 PM

Sanjay Raut said that Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai, along with three legislators, is forming an alliance with Shiv Sena as a new political front is taking shape in the state. (Photo: File)

New political front taking shape in Goa: Sanjay Raut

Vijai Sardesai said that just like in Maharashtra, the opposition should come together in Goa also.

29 Nov 2019 3:21 PM

'Parrikar died twice...once on March 17 physically while today it is the death of his political legacy,' outgoing dy CM Vijai Sardesai told a gathering held near Parrikar memorial at Miramar. (Photo: File)

'Parrikar died twice': Outgoing Goa Deputy CM on induction of Cong MLAs

The Congress in Goa suffered a body blow Wednesday when 10 of its 15 MLAs switched over to the BJP.

13 Jul 2019 8:01 PM

A notification to this effect was issued in the afternoon. (Photo: File)

Ahead of cabinet reshuffle, Goa CM Pramod Sawant drops four ministers

The swearing-in ceremony of new ministers is scheduled to be held at 3 pm.

13 Jul 2019 2:03 PM

Narrating the incident, Sardesai said in a statement that an important discussion was underway when suddenly the phone of the Chief Officer of the Margao Municipal Council (MMC) in South Goa started ringing, which left him irritated. (Photo: Facebook)

'Regret losing cool': Goa leader after video of him knocking off phone goes viral

Sardesai and other officers were inspecting a garbage dump in South Goa when the incident happened.

07 May 2019 9:13 AM

State Joint Secretary (General Administration) Varsha Naik issued an order designating Ajgaonkar as the Deputy Chief Minister. (Image: ANI)

Day after MGP split, Manohar Ajgaonkar made Goa deputy CM

Ajgaonkar is now the second deputy chief minister along with Goa Forward Party (GFP) leader and state minister Vijai Sardesai.

28 Mar 2019 3:12 PM

Goa Minister Vijai Sardesai accused the Congress of twisting his statements to hurt religious sentiments. (Photo: PTI/File)

Goa Minister, slammed for comparing Manohar Parrikar to Jesus, hits back

Earlier, Goa Minister Vijai Sardesai praised Mr Parrikar, saying that like Jesus Christ, he built bridges, not walls.

02 Feb 2019 4:48 PM

The state government has started advising farmers to adopt 'cosmic farming' in which they need to chant 'Vedic mantra' for 20 days in the farm for better quality and quantity of their crop, an official of the agriculture department said on Friday. (Representational image)

Chant ancient Vedic 'mantra' to improve crop yield: Goa government to farmers

Official said govt has been holding talks with institutions like the Shiv Yog Foundation and Brahmakumaris who have expertise in this field.

24 Nov 2018 9:30 AM

GFP President Vijai Sardesai told PTI that the inductions could have been done in a better way by taking everyone on board. (Photo: File)

Should have taken everyone on board for cabinet expansion: Goa Forward Party

'The cabinet expansion...the manner and the speed in which it was done, could have been avoided,' GFP President Sardesai said.

26 Sep 2018 9:28 AM

Goa agriculture minister Vijai Sardesai said BJP-led state government would promote “cosmic farming” with a view to increase crop yield. (Photo: File/PTI)

Chant mantra, adopt cosmic farming to improve yield: Goa minister tells farmers

'Cosmic farming will give you safe food without any chemicals or fertilisers,' the minister said.

05 Jul 2018 12:50 PM

Goa Agriculture Minister Vijai Sardesai said it would be better to close down the mining industry than it being handled by people from outside the state. (Photo: PTI)

‘Gangs of Wasseypur-like situation’ to arise if ‘outsiders’ control mining: Goa min

The Supreme Court had, on February 7, cancelled the second renewal of iron ore mining leases given to 88 companies in Goa in 2015.

13 Feb 2018 9:37 AM

The minister was addressing an audience of industrialists and experts from the tourism industry and after speaking briefly on the essentials for a smart city and garbage segregation Sardesai veered off to the quality of tourists visiting Goa. (Photo: PTI/File)

Domestic tourists 'scum of earth', make Goa exclusive for rich: State min

Sardesai contradicted CM Manohar Parrikar's target of 1 Cr tourists and asked the govt to target foreign and upper-class Indian tourists.

10 Feb 2018 10:48 AM

Goa Forward Party leader Vijai Sardesai. (Photo:PTI)

Congress praises Goa minister for his warning to VHP

Vijai Sardesai said that if such utterances are repeated, the government would not hesitate to use the law to ban such elements.

19 Apr 2017 11:34 AM

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