Goa, Aug. 5 -- A heated confrontation unfolded on Tuesday between the recently ousted Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant during a calling attention motion raised by Gaude in the Assembly. The session saw a sharp exchange centering on tribal affairs and governance issues.

Govind Gaude accused the government of undermining tribal voices by appointing an administrator to intervene in tribal matters. He further alleged that attempts were being made to silence the tribals by banning the United Tribal Adivasi Association (UTAA), which he described as an organization that represents tribal interests. Gaude firmly stated that the tribal community has been fighting for justice on its own and criticized the gove...