Goa, July 11 -- South Goa Member of Parliament, Captain Viriato Fernandes, has made strong statements criticizing both the state and central governments, asserting that democracy is under severe threat in Goa and across India. Addressing the media, Captain Fernandes expressed grave concerns over what he termed as the "systematic crushing" of democratic values and institutions. He accused the government of acting out of panic, resorting to undemocratic measures to silence dissent and opposition voices.

According to Captain Fernandes, the current administration's policies are having a devastating impact on the middle class and lower middle class. "The government is crushing the middle class and the lower middle class. Inflation is hitting ...