Goa, June 20 -- Chaos broke out during the public presentation of the Margao Master Plan 2041 on Thursday, as concerned citizens voiced strong objections to the plan's content and preparation process.

Residents and activists were shocked by the consulting agency's lack of awareness about critical local issues, including infrastructure challenges, heritage sites, and the commercial realities of Margao and Fatorda.

One of the most alarming revelations came when officials admitted that land previously acquired by the Goa State Urban Development Agency (GSUDA) for various civic projects had been excluded from the master plan. This triggered strong reactions from attendees, many of whom demanded clarity on how such significant land parcels c...