In a dramatic development, the Bombay High Court’s Goa bench on April 8, 2026, cancelled the Ponda Assembly by-election just hours before voting was scheduled to begin. The decision has sparked political controversy and raised questions about the timing of the Election Commission’s notification.
Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane came under fire after a surprise visit to Goa Medical College and Hospital when he was caught publicly berating and ordering the suspension of Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar.
