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Albert, I don't think corruption was that prevalent in Goa even upto the early 80s. Even from the Portuguese days, favours would be done in exchange for a 'saguad'. One cannot say that modern society has been without corruption. I remember my 1st job as a Junior Engineer at the Electricity Department, in 1980, that was obtained through the Employment Exchange. That was not the case at MPT, where a lot of Keralites were recruited and Goans shunned, by the then Keralite Secretary at MPT, Mr. Nalinakshan. All of them were recruited by him directly from Kerala and we learnt that money had changed hands. I did get a job at MPT subsequently in 1983, without paying any money to anybody! It did not take Goans too long to learn the tricks of the trade -PWD and RTO were the 2 main entities that proliferated corruption. Then came the corporations like EDC and Kadamba! The ministers in charge were reported to have charged money to recruit drivers and conductors. I remember the young ministers that came into the Government -- teachers, lawyers, trade union leaders. Some of them now show their professions as farmers and businessman. How can any of the ministers and politicians get rich without being corrupt? Look at the wealth that each of the MLAs have accumulated. Show me any Goan MLA who can be termed as not rich! In a way corruption is encouraged by the parties in power at the Centre. The "CBI Raids" card is only used, whenever any errant MLA does not follow the party edict. Wonder if Churchill and Babush Monserrate will be under the radar, after tomorrow's elections. Perhaps, as the old saying goes "People get the government they deserve." Latest way of making money in India and Goa-- Be somebody in the Cricket administration hierarchy! And Politicians become 'able' administrators where money can be easily siphoned off! Naguesh ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------
