On 30th May 1987 Goa attained Statehood. After over three long decades the debate still rages whether the State has benefited after becoming India’s 25th State. There has been nothing to cheer about on achieving statehood. Goans now realize the trap they got into by craving for statehood. As a union territory, we were ably governed by 28 MLAs and a cabinet of just four. Today Goa is totally mismanaged with 40 MLAs and a jumbo cabinet of 12. Very frankly the performance of the current Pramod Sawant led BJP government would have to be rated at a big zero, given that Goans were promised the moon with zero tolerance to corruption and good governance. It has been only U-turns and rampant corruption all the way. The cavalier manner in which this government has been heartlessly and mercilessly destroying Goa is a matter of great concern. It is distressing to see and be witness to the continuing widespread destruction and devastation of Goa.
