It is high time that the nation reflects on and debates the manner in which Governors are appointed and whether we need ornamental puppet Governors who needlessly burden the taxpayer. Constitutionally the Governor possesses executive, legislative, financial and judicial powers. The role of the Governor is very important and essential for the healthy functioning of […]
Month: March 2022
THAT LONG AWAITED DAY HAS FINALLY DAWNED
Finally the long wait is over. We will know today who could be governing the State for the next five years. Even if it’s not a clear mandate a coalition government will be cobbled and in place. We will know how the people’s Court has responded to those 12 political prostitutes who in 2019 chose […]
GOOD GOVERNANCE IS OUR RIGHT
The trust deficit between people and Government is at an all-time high. It is imperative that those governing stay connected with the people and that there is always an ongoing discourse to meet the needs and aspirations of the public. Those in Power must empower the people and not themselves. Good Governance is all about […]
WILL THAT OLD GOA BUNGALOW MANAGE TO BE ABOVE THE LAW?
As predicted, the outrageous bungalow of BJP national spokesperson Shaina NC which has come up within the heritage precincts at Old Goa has now got a temporary legal reprieve. The matter may drag on for years if not decades while it travels through various stages of our cumbersome legal process. The battle to safeguard our […]
ALL GOVT RECRUITMENT MUST BE STRICTLY ON MERIT
Any political interference and manipulation in the selection of government employees is unacceptable, it being very unlawful. Infact the selection, promotion and transfer of all government employees should be totally insulated from any political machinations whatsoever. It should be all strictly on merit and merit alone should be the sole guiding criteria. Over the […]
TIME TO BAN FIREWORKS
On this 10th March, which is counting day, we could start by shunning fireworks. Let us find a better way to celebrate the triumph of the victors while rejoicing in the defeat of those political villains. Environmental and noise pollution should be a matter of concern to all. The Government needs to totally ban all […]
PRATAPSINGH RANE SHOULD HAVE GRACEFULLY CALLED IT A DAY
All political parties should make their stand clear on that State sponsored lifetime cabinet status malafiedly bestowed on Pratapsingh Rane. Their silence on this serious issue is deafening. It is time to flush out the truth and ensure the Government and Pratapsingh Rane come clean over this sleazy gesture. This lifetime cabinet status is […]
HAVING LOST SANCTITY ELECTIONS ARE NOW A POLITICAL CARNIVAL
In less than a week the EVMs will reveal how Goans voted on Valentine’s Day. We shall know if the vote was for the love of Goa or for the affection of those notes which were splashed around abundantly. It will be known whether the voters chose the best candidate or embraced the highest bidder […]
MR PRATAPSINGH RANE, TOILET- CLEANING JOB ABROAD IS MORE HONOURABLE THAN POLITICALLY GORGING ON ITS PRODUCTS
No one will ever forget that insulting reference by a former Chief Minister of Goa to Goans striving to earn a living abroad (for decent and honourable wages) as “toilet cleaners”; and everyone will now witness the same ex-CM now accepting some political excreta to live comfortably in his old age. Can senility absolve scroungers? […]
RTI ACT NEEDS TO BE STRENGTHENED
The Right to Information Act came into force on 15th June 2005 but for the last almost 17 years the greater challenge has been the actual implementation of the Act. Unless the RTI Act is further strengthened, Good Governance and Transparency in the Administration with Zero Tolerance to Corruption will never be truly a reality. […]