>From next year in public interest, the Goa Government should hold the Independence Day flag-hoisting function at the Secretariat at Porvorim instead of inconveniencing the public by holding it opposite the Old Secretariat at Panaji. On every Independence Day the road opposite the Old Secretariat in Panaji is closed for traffic and unnecessary inconvenience caused to the Aam Aadmi. It is most improper to close a very busy public road when there is an alternative and far more appropriate venue.
Along with the Independence Day flag hoisting, the Republic and Liberation Day functions should also be held at the Porvorim Secretariat. It would be good for security reasons too. Besides, in every State such functions are always held at the Government Secretariat. Why should it be any different in Goa? The government should also contemplate having only one State function instead of making a mockery of the auspicious days by having functions all over the place. The Goa Government should also ensure that the expenditure on such and all other government functions is kept to the minimum. It is hoped that our Governor, Dr. S.S.Sidhu and Chief Minister, Mr. Digambar Kamat will look into the issue to ensure that these public functions stop being a public nuisance. May this Independence Day function be the last time the public are inconvenienced. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
