It is almost a month that Laxmikant Parsekar assumed the office as Chief Minister of Goa. He is yet to move into his official residence “Mahalaxmi “at Althinho which still seems to be in Manohar Parrikar’s domain.
Laxmikant Parsekar is quite intelligent and well educated. In 1979 at Dhempe College in Miramar we both contested elections and while he was elected as the General Secretary for the college section, I had the privilege to serve as the General Secretary for the High Secondary Unit. We were well guided by our then Principal late Prof G.V. Nadkarni. For Laxmikant Parsekar to perform as Chief Minister he should be given the freedom and independence to govern. But it seems Manohar Parrikar wants him to function under his shadow and tight grip. Almost the entire of Manohar Parrikar’s staff while he was the Chief Minister have been now been stuffed in Laxmikant Parsekar’s office. Is it only the Chief Minister that has changed? And with no freedom to choose his own staff. Goa needs to move ahead with a new vision and Laxmikant Parsekar should be given a free hand to deliver. If he ends up being a mere dummy Chief Minister it may not be “Acche din” for Goa. Aires Rodrigues Advocate High Court C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat, Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: [email protected] Or [email protected] You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires
