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People require good governance not sops


Political parties in Goa are  feverishly gearing up for the next assembly elections, with some, promising sops such as free electricity up to 300 units, free drinking water up to 16,000 litres per month to every household, etc. 

The question therefore is why have they waited for so long and what were our elected representatives doing during the past 4 years? Have we voted them to power only for one year? Do we have to tell them now and again how they have failed to give the people of their constituencies the basic amenities of a decent livelihood such as regular drinking water supply, a 24x7 uninterrupted power supply, potholed-free and motorable roads, a civilized form of public transport system, affordable rickshaw and taxi fares, etc which are essential ingredients of good governance?

Very soon they will be once again at our doorstep with folded hands begging for votes and promising a few more sops. Can we ever trust these turncoats who keep betraying their voters by switching parties for their own political gains and survival? 

People in Goa have had enough of such party hoppers and betrayers and wish to teach them a lesson. But how? Will someone show us the way for change and good governance?


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Give top priority for road repair after the rains

PRINCY CAROL GONSALVES, Quepem
Published Aug 21, 2021, 11:33 PM IST
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Most of the roads in the State are filled with potholes and vehicles are seen dancing in and out of these potholes. Due to the monsoons, potholes are filled with contaminated water which stagnates. And stagnated water breeds mosquitoes, and can cause umpteen diseases. Even if a rider tries to ride from the edge of the roads, to skip potholes there is a greater chance of him falling due to slippery roads.Everywhere you will find these potholes as a rangoli design filled…

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