Admitting that there was a delay in finding a solution to the mining crisis in Goa, the state BJP today said Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar had initiated a process to resolve the issue, but it got stuck due to his ill-health.
BJP Goa unit chief Vinay Tendulkar and Union AYUSH minister Shripad Naik said that Union minister Nitin Gadkari, who will be on a two-day visit to Goa from tomorrow, would try to find a solution to the problem.
"We admit that there was a delay in finding a solution to the mining crisis because of CM's sudden health issues. On February 14, the chief minister had summoned the MPs and legislators from the mining belt. But on the same day his health deteriorated," Tendulkar said.
Naik said, "It is unfortunate that Parrikar fell ill, due to which the entire issue went on the back-burner. But now, attempts are being made to find a solution to the crisis."
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