Panaji, July 4: The General Council meeting of the Enough is Enough, Goa movement, chaired by Convenor Retd. Justice Ferdino Rebello, resolved to intensify its agitation against what it termed the Government’s continued disregard for public concerns over Goa’s land, environment and governance.

The meeting held in Panaji reviewed the status of the movement’s 10-Point Charter of Demands, including the proposed Goa Agricultural Land Protection Bill, 2026, which was submitted to the Government through the Governor. Members expressed serious disappointment that despite meeting the Governor and making detailed representations, there has been no positive response or willingness from the Government to discuss or accept the draft legislation aimed at protecting Goa’s agricultural lands.

The General Council unanimously resolved that the movement would now adopt a more aggressive and sustained public campaign to secure implementation of its charter. A series of protest programmes across Goa will be announced shortly.

The Council also expressed grave concern over the Government’s continued silence on the Mandovi casino issue. It noted that despite serious facts being brought before the Bombay High Court at Goa, there has been no visible move to shift offshore casinos out of the River Mandovi. The movement resolved to pursue the matter vigorously through legal means while simultaneously preparing a public action plan.

To strengthen the organisation, the General Council constituted a Core Group under the supervision of Retd. IPS officer Bosco George that will coordinate with taluka-level committees and oversee implementation of programmes relating to the movement’s charter of demands across the State.

The meeting also appointed Govind Shirodkar, Devidas Amonkar and Swapnesh Sherlekar as the official spokespersons of the movement. They will represent and articulate the movement’s stand before the media and the public. It was further resolved to activate a dedicated Social Media Cell to increase public participation and create greater awareness on issues concerning Goa’s environment, agriculture, planning and governance.

The General Council strongly condemned the Government’s decision to continue issuing notifications under the controversial Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning Act despite widespread public opposition and serious objections raised by citizens and experts. The Council described the continuation of such decisions as a clear indication that public sentiment is being ignored.

The movement observed that it has exhausted every democratic and administrative avenue by submitting representations, holding meetings with authorities, and completing all official correspondence. However, with the Government allegedly refusing to act on issues of vital public importance, the General Council declared that the time has now come to take the movement back to the people.

“The Government can no longer ignore the voice of Goans. The movement will now intensify its struggle on the ground and compel the Government to respect public sentiment and protect Goa’s land, environment and identity,” the General Council resolved.