The cowardly and brutal assault on social activist Ramabab Kankonkar has shaken the collective conscience of Goan society. As the disturbing video of the attack went viral, it unleashed a wave of public outrage — with citizens openly questioning whether Goa is slowly descending into lawlessness reminiscent of Mirzapur or the infamous gangs of Wasseypur. The comparison may sound extreme to some, but the questions being raised are hard to ignore. For the Goa Police brass, the old questions return — is Goa losing its peace to rising criminality? And can they afford to keep denying what people are increasingly starting to believe?
Brutal assault on activist sparks rare unity among Oppn forces
The brutal attack on Ramabab Kankonkar appears to have brought together the non-BJP political forces in the State. Setting aside their ideological and personal differences, opposition MLAs joined hands with civil society in a display of unity, condemning the attack in one voice. While their joint protest has undoubtedly sent a strong message to the ruling BJP, the opposition now faces a deeper question — have they truly acknowledged the public sentiment that surfaced through this outcry? Only time will tell.
Cong’s surprise pick for Speaker raises questions than answers
Congress’ decision to field MLA Altonbab D’Costa for the vacant Speaker’s post makes reading interesting – and rightly so. With the party lacking the numbers to challenge the BJP on its own, and with Opposition support falling short of a majority, one wonders what prompted this move. Is it a strategic attempt to deny the BJP a walkover? Possibly, but if that’s the case, why did the Congress choose not to field a candidate for the South Goa Zilla Chairperson’s post — not once, but twice in the past year? Any questions?
Talak’s Cuncolim visit rekindles hopes for cultural hall revival
It was a week when Chairman of Margao Ravindra Bhavan Rajendrabab Talak descended in Cuncolim with a single point agenda – how to revive the long-neglected Cuncolim Municipal Hall and infuse fresh air to the town’s entertainment scene. Take note, while Talakbab must have faced flak from certain quarters over the Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, he and his team received a warm welcome in Cuncolim. None other than Leader of Opposition Yuribab Alemao is believed to have invited Talakbab to inspect the Cuncolim Municipal hall. You know why.
Patkar rings bogus voter alarm, but Cong unsure of next steps
Does the Goa Congress have a plan to take Rahul Gandhi’s national-level ‘Vote Chori’ campaign to its logical conclusion at the State level? GPCC chief Amitbab Patkar has alleged the presence of bogus names on electoral rolls in various constituencies. Party insiders, however, feel that a more systematic approach is needed — starting right from the booth level. Especially when murmurs suggest that bogus voters are being registered at the addresses of MLAs and Ministers. Will the Congress get its act together before it’s too late?
