SATURDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2026

Greedy politicians and betrayal of voter trust

With the defection of  8 Goa Congress MLAs to the BJP  after the earlier defection of 10 others, 2 years ago, I wonder what remains now  of the grand old party, and what purpose it serves for the remaining three MLAs to continue in the party. Probably it is a different God speaking to them to continue , in stark contrast to their earlier party  leader and comrade who was inspired to defect  with divine backing. It is sad that the name of God has been dragged into the filthy game of politics by these turncoats to justify their demonic defections and betrayal of voter trust, for their personal benefits. It is also sad that politicians of late have been instrumental in making and breaking elected govts, driven by their unsatiated greed for power and money. What a turnaround from the earlier days, when voters held the trump card in govt formation with their constitutional voting rights.Where are we heading to?




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Urgent need for stronger anti-defection law

RUI PEREIRA, Navelim
Published Sep 15, 2022, 7:36 PM IST
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In an expected turn of events, the voters in Goa witnessed another bout of defection as the eight Congress legislators moved to BJP. It was a rude shock for the voters in those constituencies and the general public. As stated one of the legislators who led the defections, said he and the rest of the MLAs had taken permission from God before joining the BJP and God agreed. I wonder which God spoke only to these defectors without speaking to the voters. Deceiving voters in the…

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