Good governance is not possible unless the government carries out its work honestly and sincerely. To restore and keep the public's confidence in the integrity of any government, those in power and their officials must be absolutely open, transparent, responsible and accountable but above all honest. At the same time, it must fulfill promises it makes often as pre-election sweeteners instead of knowingly and habitually breaking the commitments made while shattering the hopes and lives of many.
The track record of our government shows that the time when they will be able to tell the difference between day and night, let alone withstand either is a very long way off. How some of them sleep at night is another matter.
A government with integrity has nothing to fear as they have nothing to hide. That is why it is important that the law and the path to justice is accessible for everyone through important institutions like the Lokayukta and not be considered a stumbling block, so that the wrongdoer be it a minister or official can be taken to task.
People hope and expect in a democracy and in the best interests of good governance, that an elected government and officials, will at all times make integrity a way of life, where their beliefs and intentions are aligned with their words and actions.
AIRES RODRIGUES, Ribandar
