The expert committee of doctors constituted to advise the Goa government on measures to prevent and manage the third wave effectively should be allowed to function independently by being free from political manipulation whatsoever.
Would it not amount to a conflict of interest that the Chief of the Goa BJP medical cell has managed to find a place on this committee? That he lacks any expertise whatsoever is another issue.
Is it not surprising that this 23-member expert committee having opined against promotion of ‘Liberal Tourism’ and opening of casinos, soon made a glaring U-turn on the issue. Was it playing to the political script of those in power while overlooking the ground reality? If so it was in contravention of its mandate and very purpose.
Political and even economic agenda should never overrule sound medical and scientific reasons as it could lead to misery and suffering that everyone has to endure.
Those in power must realize that the health and well being of the people can never be compromised or used as pawns in the game of politics. People should always come before profit and politics.
