MARGAO, April 19 -- A coalition of over 70 leading environmental, youth, forest, and citizens' groups from across the country, including Goa Foundation, Amche Mollem Citizen's Group and Federation of Rainbow Warriors from Goa, have issued an urgent appeal to all voters, urging citizens to prioritise nature, democracy, and the future of the youth in the upcoming elections.

They have jointly called on the electorate to carefully evaluate each party's stance and track record on environmental protection, climate action, and safeguarding India's natural ecosystems.

They emphasised the critical need to address environmental issues, such as climate change, pollution, and water scarcity, and

demand policy changes to protect ecosystems, communi...