PANAJI, Nov. 4 -- RGP MLA Viresh Borkar has hit back at his critics, asserting that he and his supporters are prepared to launch another hunger strike if required.

Rejecting allegations that their earlier protest was a political stunt, Borkar said they had stood with the people to fight for their cause.

"We never staged a political stunt; we stood with people for their cause. While some were away on honeymoons, we were protesting on the streets. We are ready to do it again," he said.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Herald Goa....