On this visit to Goa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi should open his eyes to the reality of a BJP-run state. He should care to drive around an all dug up Panaji which looks like a war-torn city. Modi should also take a ride on Atal Setu and see for himself how crores of rupees have been poured down the drain on that botched up bridge.
The current state of Panaji is despicable and is an unacceptable state of affairs. The authorities are racing against time to exhaust the Smart City funds while many questions may rise over the quality of the projects.
Panaji is currently a city in crisis, in dire straits, an eyesore and a risk with unsafe roads, pollution, and traffic jams. MLA Babush Monserrate seems to be too busy dealing with his legal troubles. For now, the residents and those commuting through Panaji, are left in the lurch fending for themselves while the city is being pounded in the name of development.
