PANAJI
The Opposition Congress has planned a “Sadbuddhi Yatra” on Sunday evening to the residence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant at Sankhali ostensibly to "pray for his mental health" and enlighten him of his responsibilities.
Congress Media Department Chairman Amarnath Panjikar said the “Sadbuddhi Yatra” will be led by Congress President Girish Chodankar and CLP Leader.
"Our functionaries will carry flowers depicting our gesture for his revival to come back into senses. We will also light candles to enlighten him of his responsibility as the Chief Minister of Goa," Panjikar said.
The peaceful, non-violent “Sadbuddhi Yatra” is planned by the Congress Party in the interest of the State and for the Chief Minister to act in a responsible manner and understand that providing safety and security to the Citizens is not only his responsibility but his prime duty, he added.
"He has no right to continue as the Chief Minister if he expects the citizens and the Children to take care of their own safety and security," Panjikar said.
Referring to Law Minister Nilesh Cabral's recent proposal for pre-wedding “Counseling Sessions” for couples, Panjikar said it is high time the government arranges counseling for the Chief Minister and his entire cabinet and BJP functionaries to enlighten them of their constitutional and social responsibilities.
Panjikar said, the Congress reiterates its demand for a public apology from the Chief Minister for his irresponsible statement holding parents and children responsible for rapes in Goa.
"He must apologize for his failure to provide safety and security to the people of Goa. It is the failure of the BJP government to maintain law and order in the State which has resulted in rapes, murders, daylight shootouts and other criminal activities," Panjikar said.
