Government authorities and traffic safety officials only become attentive after tragic incidents occur, often resulting in the loss of both blood and life on the road. Hundreds of stray cattle roam the main cities and highways, seeking shelter on the streets and rural roads after sunset. The roads, intended for human travel, become death traps due to spilled oil.
We proudly proclaim Goa as the foremost state in the country and a premier tourist destination. However, with so many of our own people succumbing to road accidents frequently, why do we invite tourists to enjoy Goa’s beaches and music only to put them at risk on our roads? On the other side, traffic police wait in isolated places, hoping to catch unsuspecting tourists.
The government boasts about better roads, highways, six-lane expressways, and state-of-the-art bridges. Nevertheless, some sections of the highways remain in darkness and have become nightmarish to drive on. When accidents occur, the Chief Minister often attributes them to drunken driving, while the police claim that autopsy reports reveal no alcohol in the victims’ bodies.
It deeply touches and frustrates me to witness the deplorable state of life in Goa today, while the rest of the world advances. We seem to be regressing, with no peace in our lives. The people of Goa should wake up and demand a cleansing of the system, welcoming individuals with genuine intentions to foster progress in Goa.
