What message did Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai send to the political class when he harped on Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of Gram Swaraj? It’s an open secret that Panchayati Raj institutions have been knocking on the doors of successive governments for the devolution of powers. That the governor referred to Gandhiji and Gram Swaraj while replying to a sarpanch demanding implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment is seen as a clear signal to the powers that be to wake up to the reality and give the panchayats and municipal bodies their due. Any takers?
Politicos cash-in on pilgrimage scheme
With the government unveiling the modified pilgrimage scheme, do not be surprised if the politicos go about organising charter pilgrimage for their constituents. No sooner the pilgrimage scheme was brought into public domain, a ruling MLA is believed to have made arrangements for a special train to Vailankanni with government assistance. To take care of the pilgrims, arrangements for breakfast, lunch and dinner is being planned during the journey. Wait and watch.Goa Forward…
