During his recent visit to Goa, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh sang praises of Goa saying it was one of the more developed and better administered states of the country.
The Prime Minister may not be aware that Goa is also one of the most corrupt states with sleaze at its peak and with red tape all over the wall. People are losing faith and trust in the government machinery. Ask any entrepreneur who is trying to legally renew his restaurant licence in Goa and he will tell you what a frustrating nightmare it is. And if Goa's political instability and turmoil was not enough, the increasing crime rate which is something new for the otherwise very tranquil state, is a matter of great concern. Today the increase in alcohol and drug addiction coupled with a steep rise in molestation, rape and murder cases does not augment well for India's otherwise no. 1 state. It is a matter of anguish that Goa lacks a people friendly social mechanism to deal with the frustrations of the youth in particular. If immediate corrective steps are not taken there may be a mass uprising against a government system that is just not working and failing to deliver the hopes and aspiration of Goans and the youth and poor in particular. Aires Rodrigues Ribandar Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com _____________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list ([email protected])
