Goa, Sept. 9 -- Fatorda MLA and Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai has strongly criticised the state government's proposed redevelopment of the KTC Margao bus stand, alleging that the tender process prioritises commercial complexes over public transport needs.

Addressing the media, Sardesai said the project, floated under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, seems to focus on building malls and hotels rather than creating a modern bus terminal for Margao, Salcete and South Goa.

"The KTC bus stand lies in my constituency, and neither I nor the people of Fatorda will remain silent spectators to any attempt to divert prime public land for commercial exploitation while relegating transport infrastructure to the background," S...