MARGAO
In a scathing attack, the Congress on Tuesday slammed the BJP government for failing to protect the dignity of women.
Congress leader Manisha Usgaonkar said that several escort websites are operating in Goa, which have tarnished the image of the State and created the impression that Goa is famous for escorts. However, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who also holds the Home portfolio, had failed to identify these websites and take action. “The police department swung into action only after our leader Yuri Alemao raised the issue,” she said.
“BJP brags about Nari Shakti and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, yet this government has failed to respect women. It speaks about women’s reservation, but has failed to induct a woman legislator into the cabinet. This exposes the double standard of the BJP,” Usgaonkar said, adding that women ministers would have understood the issue better and would have acted swiftly.
Michelle Moreno Rebelo also attacked the BJP government for its failure to stop such websites from operating.
Ramkrishna Jalmi said that escort websites bring a bad name to the rich and cultured state.
“We have seen how tourists dare to behave unruly with our sisters and locals, as these websites project Goa as a hub for escort services. The government needs to block them using a double engine, and if they fail, they should admit they have failed,” he said.
