While Goa is currently immersed in our ritual Carnival festivities, let us hope the State is not set to witness a five day political Carnival at the Goa Legislative Assembly commencing on 3rd March. The last sitting of the Assembly was on October 17th last year and since then a lot has happened on Goa's socio-political turf which made add colour and spice to this session.
Over the last four months a number of Ministers and MLAs have come under clout and taint including the Speaker Rajendra Arlekar himself who is being currently probed by the Anti- Corruption Branch. Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar has been slapped with a Court directed F.I.R of cheating under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code while the High Court has quashed and set aside his regularization of that 599 sq mt plot of prime Serula Communidade land at Porvorim. Sports Minister Ramesh Tawadkar would have a lot to answer in connection with the Canacona Building collapse which claimed 31 precious lives. We can expect Vishnu Wagh to roar through the five days while the Tablet, Lusofonia and other scams also taking centre stage. The Casino, Medium of Instruction, Ola cabs, escalating crime levels amongst other issues may see a lot of fireworks. The government will also have a lot to explain on the current rampant corruption, mal administration and unnecessary waste of public funds. So let us stay tuned to watch it all live from the comfort of our homes. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
