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flag Residents of Chimbel, Goa, protested on Jan. 12, 2026, demanding cancellation of the Unity Mall and a 17-storey tower near Toyyar Lake, citing environmental concerns and calling for a larger march on Jan. 15.

flag Residents of Chimbel, Goa, intensified protests on January 12, 2026, surrounding the homes of local MLA Rudolf Fernandes and a Zila Parishad member to demand cancellation of the Unity Mall and a 17-storey administrative tower near Toyyar Lake. flag Protesters, including environmental groups and AAP leaders, accused the BJP-led government of prioritizing development over ecological protection and criticized the police for blocking peaceful assembly. flag They vowed a larger march to the state assembly on January 15. flag Fernandes denied prior engagement, claimed the protest was politically driven, and accused organizers of seeking personal gain, while asserting his support for protecting the wetland. flag The conflict highlights tensions over environmental conservation, transparency, and democratic accountability in Goa.

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