On 19th December Goa may be officially observing Liberation Day, but those in Power have miserably failed to provide even the basic amenities in our little State. We make out that we have been liberated – but from what? We have merely replaced one set of oppressors with another far worse. They have invaded our Goa, rampantly destroying the land and culture, whilst lining their pockets.
Good motorable roads, uninterrupted water and power supply, quality health and educational facilities as well as employment for our educated youth are the bare minimum requirements which the Government should have focused on and endeavored to deliver.
With the rampant destruction of our pristine hills and fields, the future is bleak with even our forests not spared. The very crucial Mhadei issue is haunting us while the damage being done to Goa is colossal. With the soaring crime rate this once safe haven is in utter peril.
A crying shame indeed, that we have reached this sad state of affairs with Goa driven to the brink by the very people we elected in trust at various levels of Governance. Nothing more needs to be said on the political prostitution that has been ravaging our political turf.
Goa needs to be freed from corruption, nepotism and see Good Governance. There has to be total transparency and accountability in the functioning of the Government. Our State has to be unchained from being a gambling, drug and prostitution den. It cannot continue being a safe haven for crime and criminals. Only then will we have reason to proudly celebrate a truly Liberated Goa.
