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Goa guv Satya Pal Malik objects to new Raj Bhavan; govt shelves proposal

The Governor has written to the chief minister, requesting him to defer the proposal for a new Raj Bhavan till the state's finances improve

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Satya Pal Malik, newly-appointed Jammu & Kashmir Governor. Photo: Wikipedia

2 min read Last Updated : Aug 01 2020 | 5:38 PM IST

The Goa government's proposal to construct new Raj Bhavan building met with an objection from Governor Satya Pal Malik, who said the plan should be put on hold till the coastal state's financial condition improves.

The state government has now shelved the project for a later date, an official said.

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant had recently said that a new Raj Bhavan complex would be constructed in Goa and works like identification of land would be initiated soon.

A release issued by the state information and publicity department on Saturday stated that the Governor has written to the chief minister,

Topics : Goa Satya Pal Malik Pramod Sawant

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