PANAJI
Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) Media Cell convenor Trajano D’Mello on Sunday demanded the government stop the salaries and other benefits of all MLAs while pointing out that they have not been performing any duties during the ongoing pandemic.
“At present government is not seen functioning and MLAs have no role to play, hence they should not be paid salaries. This government reduced the monsoon Assembly session to a one-day business when there was need to discuss about the preparedness to combat Covid-19 pandemic. Goa government initially boasted of zero cases but made no efforts to tackle the pandemic. Now, Goans are suffering for the mistakes of this government,” D’Mello said.
He also demanded a white paper on the state’s Covid management policy and financials.
“It is right of every Goan to know about the financial status and the preparedness of the State to combat the fearful forecast by the Health Ministry on the ravaging menace of COVID- 19. Government should come up with a white paper on these things,” D’Mello satated.
D’Mello urged Goans to ponder on a few issues. “How many beds are available in the covid hospitals? How many beds are available across Covid Care Centres? Will it meet the requirements? Are SOPs and guidelines followed during home isolation? Why aren't all private hospitals being made to compulsorily provide beds to those who opt for private care?” he demanded.
