The condition of most roads in Goa has gone from bad to worse during the ongoing monsoon, especially roads that were dug up many times and poorly repaired. Continuous heavy rain has turned many of these roads into death traps, with large craters and potholes making them very dangerous for motorists across the state. Today, motorists, commuters and office-goers, including people with serious health issues like back problems, are forced to travel on these roads, facing bumpy rides every day. Areas like Saligao, Sangolda and Porvorim are particularly affected, and people are suffering for no fault of theirs.
People who buy vehicles and use these roads pay their taxes on time to the Goa government. Then why is the government failing to give them good, long-lasting roads? Why should people continue to suffer on these bad roads year after year? Who will pay for the damage to their tyres, engines and other parts after travelling on such roads for months? It seems the government has enough money to spend on organising events in the state but no money to maintain the roads properly.
If the government cannot give people good, long-lasting roads, then it should stop collecting all the different taxes from motorists instead of fooling them. People are being forced to face ‘bhure din’ (bad days) while the government enjoys its ‘acche din’ (good days) in Goa.
