When the President of India Ram Nath Kovind visits Goa later this week for the Liberation Day celebration he should please tell us the reasons for the delay in appointing a full time Governor for our State.
Since 19th August this year the Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari is holding additional charge of Goa. It does not augur well that for four months a Governor has not been appointed for Goa.
In terms of Article 155 and 156 of our Constitution the Governor of a State is appointed by the President of India and is answerable to him while holding office. The post of Governor is of immense significance. Being the head of the state, all the executive actions are taken in the Governor's name. The role of the Governor is very important and as Chief Executive of the State he has Executive, Legislative, Judicial, Financial and Discretionary powers that if exercised judiciously and with integrity could ensure the smooth good governance of the State.
The people of Goa and the State deserve and expect to be taken seriously and treated with respect. They merit proper full time Governance to overcome the hurdles of poor Governance that has stagnated its growth and progress.
