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- ↑ 10 former Goa Congress MLAs, who joined BJP, reach Delhi to meet Amit Shah
- ↑ In fresh jolt to Congress in Goa, 10 party legislators switch to BJP
- ↑ "My husband has been framed in rape case: Jennifer Monserrate". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
- ↑ "Goa Minor Rape Case: Accused MLA's Wife Cries Political Vendetta". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 16 May 2016.