For the Congress Party in Goa, the one and only viable option is to have the distinguished MLA of Aldona Adv Carlos Ferreira as the unanimous Leader of Opposition in the Goa Legislative Assembly. The party should not have second thoughts or even pause on this issue. Adv Carlos does not need a position, it is Goa that needs a person of his caliber to steer Goa through this current political mire of a mute, compromised and speechless Opposition. In a democracy, an effective opposition plays an important role in questioning government decisions and actions and raising matters of public importance on behalf of the electorate. Constructive criticism can expose the weakness of the ruling Government and make them politically more accountable and responsible. Goa and Goans will not forgive or forget those who for the sake of Power and Political prosperity want to betray that trust the voters bestowed on them. They will be wiped out from Goa’s political horizon making way for some much needed sanity on our sagging political turf.
