Goa, Dec. 26 -- Residents of Chimbel have announced a hunger strike beginning December 28 to protest the proposed Unity Mall project, alleging that construction approvals were granted despite a court stay. Villagers gathered at the project site on the Kadamba Plateau, accusing authorities of ignoring repeated objections raised by the gram sabha and local residents. Protesters claimed that the panchayat issued a construction licence even while the judicial stay remained in force, triggering anger within the village. The agitation against the Unity Mall and Prashasan Stambh projects has been ongoing, with residents demanding transparency, adherence to legal procedures, and respect for gram sabha resolutions opposing the development. Village...