Aires Rodrigues' post in Goanet Digest Vol 7 issue 829 on the above subject needs to be amplified so as to arouse public interest in order to ensure that the Parrikar Government appoints a person of the utmost integrity, independent, strong in character, willing to stand up to the challenges, unafraid of any big wig who threatens. A person who cannot be bought by bribery or maneuvered by politicians. This person should have the power to investigate and reveal all and any instances of corruption and misadministration from the Chief Minister down to the Peon. To ensure transparency, the Lokayukta should have the sole power without any interference to appoint his own staff otherwise politicians will maneuver investigations if they infiltrate this process.
This appointment and rules regarding staffing will determine whether the Parrikar Government is truly serious in its sworn goal to eliminate corruption, or just paying lip service in order to hoodwink the public. If it is shown that they are not genuine in their assertions, we the people must vote them out of office the next election and ensure that we elect the right people to do the people's job in the people's assembly. Manuel (Eddie) Tavares.
