PORVORIM, Feb. 10 -- The Goa Assembly became the stage for a heated exchange between Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai, over the recent inauguration of the Ram Temple by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

A Private Member's resolution commending PM Modi for his efforts in resolving the longstanding issue of constructing the Ram Temple at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya was brought forth in the Assembly.

During the discussion on the resolution presented by Vasco MLA Krishna 'Daji' Salkar, Sardesai said he was happy with the temple's completion but emphasised that the significance lies in the deity within, not just the structure itself.

"There is a saying in the Hindu religion that a structure cann...