For the Congress Party in Goa, the one and only viable option is to have the very Honourable and distinguished MLA of Aldona Adv. Carlos Ferreira as the unanimous Leader of Opposition in the Goa Legislative Assembly. The Party should not have second thoughts or even pause on this issue. Every day lost is yet another day the opposition is weakened, and the legislative wing of the party is rudderless like a ship all at sea, drifting without a captain.
The enormously knowledgeable and down to earth, Adv. Carlos, a person of proven credentials, integrity and with his tremendous legal acumen he could lead a strong opposition to the now Power intoxicated BJP. And let us not forget that Adv. Carlos who went on to be Goa’s youngest Advocate General has grown in experience and stature.
The Aldona MLA being a gentleman to the core, by his refined conduct could ensure that the Opposition in Goa is a force to reckon with. Adv. Carlos does not need a position, it is Goa that needs a person of his caliber to steer Goa through this current political mire of a mute, compromised and speechless Opposition. Instead of dithering and burying their heads in the sand, the Opposition would do well to urgently take heed of the advice of Martin Luther King Jr. who stressed the need for courageous, intelligent, and dedicated leadership… Leaders of sound integrity. Leaders not in love with publicity, but in love with justice. Leaders not in love with money but in love with humanity. Leaders who can subject their egos to the greatness of the cause. Adv. Carlos Ferreira is such a Leader.
In a democracy, an effective opposition plays an important role in questioning government decisions and actions and raising matters of public importance on behalf of the electorate. Constructive criticism can expose the weakness of the ruling Government and make them politically more accountable and responsible.
Goa and Goans will not forgive or forget those who for the sake of Power and Political prosperity want to betray that trust the voters bestowed on them. If they dare do so, the ashes of these Political Prostitutes will be for all to see. They will be wiped out from Goa’s political horizon making way for some much needed sanity on our sagging political turf.
