Goa minister Michael Lobo apologises for overseas Indians comment

  • Ports Minister Michael Lobo apologised for his comments expat Goans, accusing them of poisoning the minds of local residents, but also urged them against instigating people against development projects in the coastal state.
  • Lobo also said, that only a small percentage of Goan Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card holders were criticising development works which are being carried out by the BJP-led coalition government in the state.
  • Lobo said that If they are hurt, I am saying sorry. But if you tell the truth also, one is targeted.
  • On November 30, Lobo had said, that OCI holders were poisoning minds of local Goans by criticising developmental works and added that they should instead critique the goings-on in their respective countries in Europe.
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  • Along with the apology, Lobo however urged them to comment positively about development work in Goa like building of bridges, roads, jetties, instead of "intervening" in the development of the state.

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