Goa, July 19 -- The Goa Congress has sharply criticized the state government for allegedly favoring real estate developers by approving the construction of 64 luxury villas in Reis Magos, even as local residents continue to face an acute water crisis. The party questioned the rationale behind granting such large-scale project clearances when the basic needs of the existing population remain unmet.

At the center of the controversy are high-end developments like DLF Villas Reis Magos and Una Savaaya, which promise fully furnished, ultra-luxury homes complete with modern amenities such as clubhouses, private pools, and landscaped gardens. The DLF project alone features over 60 villas priced in the multi-crore range, catering to an elite cli...