As expected the rubber stamp Governor of Goa Mridula Sinha has converted the Raj Bhavan into a BJP Dharamshala for the RSS, VHP, and the Bajrang Dal to congregate. With the lackluster and unimpressive Governor Mridula Sinha continuing to keep our Raj Bhavan out of the purview of the Right to Information Act the veil of secrecy persists.
The sprawling Goa Raj Bhavan over an area of 88 acres and having over 134 staff to take care of the Governor along with her recently adopted cow and calf is an unnecessary huge burden on the State exchequer. To save these crores of rupees from being wasted, the Goa Governor could be relocated to a modest premises and the current magnificent Raj Bhavan could be transformed possibly into a State Museum alongside an amusement park for children. On 19 November the puppet Governor Mridula Sinha amidst much fanfare launched the ‘Swach Goa Abhiyan’. It seems to be more money down the drain with Goa getting filthier by the day. May be Mridula Sinha should first embark on a ‘Swach Raj Bhavan’ by bringing it with the ambit of RTI so that there is accountability and transparency in all that transpires within that heavily guarded fortress. 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
