Advani's 'yatra': Illegal mining issue to be raised in Goa tour

The issue of illegal mining would be one of the highlights in the Goa leg of the Jan Chetna Yatra by senior BJP leader LK Advani, a senior party functionary said here on Wednesday.

BJP State General Secretary, Govind Parvatkar told reporters that Advani would be speaking on various issues including illegal mining, in his two mega public meetings scheduled on November 1 in the state.

"We have briefed him on the issue and also given him suggestions," Parvatkar said adding that Advani knows the issue in detail.

BJP officials said the yatra would enter Goa on November 1 from neighbouring Karwar in Karnataka. Advani will be in the state for a day during which he will address two public meetings in Curchorem and Mapusa towns and also receive several public receptions, Parvatkar said.

After a day's stay, he would leave for Maharashtra on November 2.