During a walk through Margao, I paused to admire its magnificent Portuguese-era houses and could only imagine their grandeur before liberation. Margao, like other Goan cities, must have been beautifully maintained then.
Sadly, many of these once-stunning homes are now decaying”largely due to the rising cost of upkeep and the mass emigration of Goans disillusioned by years of corrupt and ineffective governance.
Adding to this decline is the apathy of ministers more focused on personal real estate gains, land conversions, and divisive politics than preserving Goa’s heritage. These houses could easily become major attractions and elevate Goa’s tourism beyond the current low-grade crowd, yet the government seems blind to this opportunity.
Goans must cherish these architectural gems and demand accountability from leaders who rely on vote-grabbing freebies like the “Mhaje Ghar” scheme instead of visionary governance. Once the pride of the East, Goa now risks regressing under such short-sighted leadership.
