Goa, Nov. 11 -- Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has assured that the proposed Jharkhand Foundation Day celebration will not be held in the St Andre constituency following objections raised by former St Andre MLA Francisco Silveira and local residents.

Silveira, accompanied by a delegation of residents, met the Chief Minister and expressed concerns over the proposed event scheduled for November 22 at Agassaim.

During the meeting, Silveira reportedly cited an earlier incident involving a large gathering, unrest and vandalism during a cultural programme at Pillar, raising concerns over the proposed celebration.

Taking note of the delegation's objections, Chief Minister Sawant assured them that the Jharkhand Foundation Day event would not ...