Albert Einstein had a famous line: "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." In past elections for those wanting a change, most opted for winnability candidates (vs highly respected/educated/credible persons) despite knowing the notorious track record of the said candidates in terms of corruption, defections, incompetence, etc. I am sure there are at least a few candidates (irrespective of party affiliations) who based on their earlier selfless contributions that we know if elected, there is a very high chance of better delivery/service from the Goa Assembly. This election my plea to Goans is at the coming State elections, look at voting in a different way. Let’s at least focus on credible, educated, respected faces (irrespective of party). Chances are that at least some of them could get elected and worse case if they don’t, then Goans hand on heart can say that they at least made a strong attempt to end this political insanity. Needless to say I think having the right people in the wrong party is much better that having the wrong people in power. Definitely there will be an improvement in governance, that’s for sure!
Arwin Mesquita, Colva
