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Why target only some Chandor rail protesters?

The way the Goa government is vindictively handling the case of the Chandor rail protestors is not surprising and shows why Indian democratic rankings are now the worst ever globally. There were also Goan MLAs (then opposition) at the protest including those corrupt ex-Congressmen who jumped to BJP and few others who are known to be aligned with the BJP; obviously for personal benefits (mostly wealth and power!).  Why are all these MLAs not charged by the Goa government prosecution ?   I hope truth prevails and all these charges on these charged Chandor protestors are dropped immediately.



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People do not need a 'theatrical opposition'

JARET CHANDRAPURKAR, Chandor
Published Jul 12, 2023, 10:13 PM IST
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I was pleasantly amused but seriously disgusted to read about the meeting of the “collective opposition” to chalk out a strategy for the forthcoming Goa Legislative Assembly. Does a spirited and honest opposition or leader need to come together for a strategy?  Even though they are a slim minority, and defeat is a foregone conclusion, if they really have the desire and the drive, they do not need a strategy. Should we, the honest Goenkaar really believe in this “united…

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