The arrogant behaviour of South Goa MP Francisco Sardinha refusing to present a bike to a differently-abled beneficiary for arriving 10 minutes late at the venue, has received State-wide condemnation from several political leaders and social activists. The function was to distribute benefits of a government scheme. Moreover the government itself has not made any provisions for people with disabilities to reach from one place to another place. This callous attitude deserves condemnation. Instead of being mute spectators, the government officials present for the function could have intervened and requested the MP to give the bike to the beneficiary. There are various schemes implemented by the State and Central government to reduce the suffering of persons with disabilities. There should be no discrimination in distribution of welfare measures to the deserving beneficiaries irrespective of their caste, religion or other affiliations. The Human Rights Commission needs to take serious note of this attitude of the Congress MP and his action against differently-abled beneficiary.
