The people of Arambol/Harmal, along with like-minded Goenkars, staged a protest against land conversion approved by the TCP. Sensing strong opposition, the TCP Minister cancelled the conversion after meeting the affected people.
This pressure has intensified following the tragic deaths of 25 innocent people who were burnt or suffocated at Birch by Romeo Lane, Arpora. The ongoing inquiry has begun exposing serious illegalities, and some heads are expected to roll. So far, the VP Secretary and Sarpanch have been made scapegoats, while the real culprits”senior officials allegedly controlled by ministers”remain untouched.
If the Chief Minister genuinely probes these illegalities, many officials would be exposed, forcing the government to resign in shame. Corruption has reached alarming levels across departments and is addressed only after tragic loss of life.
Dismissed officials will seek court stays, cases will drag on, memories will fade, and as elections approach, the cycle will repeat. It is time people stand up, demand accountability, and clean the system within the law.
