In order to win the hearts of voters during the upcoming Assembly polls, different political parties have been making various sorts of promises for the citizens at large. These include providing free water supply, free electricity, free education, subsiding the fuel rates, etc. Many more promises would add to the list in coming days. Even aspirants would be assured jobs in government departments. However, in reality, the vacant posts would be filled exclusively on the grounds of favouritism rather than merit basis. The Goa Staff Selection Commission set up by the state government will remain merely for name’s sake. In reality politicians would prepare a list of their own candidates for the said posts however incompetent and inefficient they might be. Time has come for Goan citizens not to fall prey to promises and choose the right person during the forthcoming Assembly elections. Candidates of political parties who really possess the capability of serving the masses should be elected to run the state administration. Our ‘Sobit, Sundor Goem’ should not be ruined any more, but must be protected at all costs.
