SATURDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2026

Don’t let politicos take you for a ride again


The BJP-led Goa government, its five years in power have been marked with rampant corruption and non-fulfilment of promises made to the common man. 

It had taken frequent U-turns on various promises it had made to people, throwing the state into disarray. The people are waiting to see at least some change now as the election is fast approaching. 

Goans are fed up with scams, rising unemployment, destroying natural resources and widespread allegations of corruption against BJP. 

It has failed to provide proper electricity and water supply. 

The unprecedented incompetence and lack of basic skills for governance along with immaturity and apathy, have wreaked havoc with the everyday lives of hardworking Goans. 

When people keep voting for politicians regardless of their tainted character, pathetic performance and with no credible expectations to change, then political leaders probably look upon voters as fools. 

People should exercise their judgment and elect candidates who will work honestly, sincerely and remain enthusiastic enough to work in the welfare and interest of public at large.


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Time for EC to change the rules of the game

RAJU RAMAMURTHY, Vasco
Published Jan 30, 2022, 11:24 PM IST
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Election Commission of India is an autonomous body under Indian constitution. Since 1950 there have been changes in conducting election and Goa was the first State to replace ballot papers by electronic voting machine.However there are no changes in rules and conduct for candidate to contest elections. All government servants and PSU, central government staff retire by 58 to 60 years but there is no age bar to contest elections. There should be some guidelines as to…

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