ZILLA PARISHAD ELECTIONS CONTROVERSY OF HOLDING ELCTIONS ON PARTY LINES THROUGH ORDINACE did no seem to have met its objective of BJP to test waters of its popularity. The outcome of North is expected but nothing to be gloated about, though some surprises were on expected lines Salcette has busted the myth of invincibility of hold of independents , who shifted allegiance for personal gains after winning , disappointing the voters Goan voters are matured to be manipulated by legislators in power. The independents have held the sway in Salcette, much to the disappointment and discomfiture of influential powers to be It goes to prove the maturity of the voters in the south, who do not exhibit blind following, but have a distinct mind of their own to be swayed by inducements There is no real of this body, except that it is mandated by Constitutional amendments The area of operations of Panchayat, Constituency and Zilla Panchayat is overlapping. The functions are not well defined and ZP has been voicing concerns about their irrelevance, The MLA`s do not wish to surrender their influence or their turf to ZP or Panchayat, because they see threat to their continuations and have been willfully stalling and stifling their role. The mere financial grant is just to keep in them good humour. Some educational tours are to also an eyewash to suppress revolt, The promise to devolve powers after elections on party lines is to be seen .Many of the elected independents will soon shift sides justifying some development, if they are on the side of the ruling party, thus negating the trust of the voters . ZP is denied even a legitimate office of operations. The provision of chauffeur driven car is an attraction lapped up, besides some regular remuneration that is an incentive The constant struggle for the post of Chairman even by rotation is the cause of instability as well as the bone of contention. Official functions of the Govt and in the locality extend courtesy invitations giving them some prominence. Members are not conversant with whatever functions are in there , but no idea why the same have not been put to use in or why they have faced hurdles and road blocks by their predecessors and arrogance of Govt. in power
In real sense the ZP institute is a like a meaningless appendage of any usefulness, unless they exert themselves and demonstrate their clout based on the constitutional amendment, which gave its birth, Mere pleadings and begging has not gone far enough to define their area of operations r exert their existence, The voters too have not demonstrated unusual interest in voting, except on personal affiliations or involvement of reigning kings to prove their clout Nelson Lopes chinchinim
