Swearing in tamasha In India any occasion of celebration is opium to the masses.The swearing in process must be conducted in the sacred premises of the Assembly.In stead it is being conducted on a grand scale at public venues. The expenses involvelled are borne by the exchequer. It is a needless waste of scarce resources that could find more productive avenues.People should boycott this tamasha ,which is only to satisfy egos of politicians and parties, fool the people of great victory where 67 % voted against BJP .Swearing in is now given a festive look and converted into a massive exercise of celebrations The highlight in Goa is the visit of high profile PM, that will add to the glamour and attract visitors at their costs . The cost, security of PM will be very high indeed No doubt the MLA'S will be compelled to ferry specific quota of voters free of costs to boost crowds and free loaders have nothing to lose with cash incentives too in food packets as usual Those who stand to benefit by direct association will surely register their presence and attendance.It is also possible only those who are transported free with refreshment will make it to the venue Where else in the world swearing in formality is a public, grand celebrations and outside the legislatures? Propaganda and hype is the diet of new rulers, resorting to incentives and indifference to wasteful expenditure to convert it into a carnaval Aghast at the authoritarian dictat that those in black attire right up to socks will be barred from the avenue.This dictatorial attitude in a democracy is abhorrent
Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
