It is a pity that every time there is an election the hopes and aspirations of the people of Goa seem to ebb and flow like waves in the ocean. The tide never seems to break the barrier that would abundantly uplift the spirit and the life of the Goan, who may I say are a meek and humble lot not really craving for much but only hoping that their lot would become better and their yoke would be lightened. Alas this state seems only a pipe dream which successive Governments have not been able to satisfy. Instead, the Yoke has grown heavier and the dream seems unrealizable. When the Parrikar Government was elected, the people's hopes that there would be transparency and openness in the dealings of the Government and that at last the era of corruption would soon come to an end were soon dashed and the lot of the Goan has become even worse. It is a sad state of affairs and one which should not have prevailed for five decades. It is a state which if not checked now will lead to the eventual demise of the state both financially and morally.
Now that we know how Mr. Parrikar and his Government are, the people of Goa have to come together and insist that the Government stick to their pledges as portrayed in their election manifesto. There should be demonstrations and meetings with the various ministers and the Chief minister taking them to task and challenging them to the extent of taking them to court for breaking their promises to the people of Goa. If this does not work, then the people will, at the next election make sure that none of the incumbents is reelected even if it means electing the yet untried Goa Su-Raj party to power. Maybe this home grown lot could be the solution to the long standing problems of Goa. In conclusion, may I thank Aires Rodrigues for constantly pointing out the excesses of the Parrikar and previous Governments in their mismanagement of the affairs of the state of Goa. I wish there were more Goans of the caliber of Aires who are not afraid to point out the glaring irregularities in the Government in as bold and truthful a manner. Let us hope that through his efforts, some meaningful change will take place in Goa. Keep up the Good work Aires! As the title says, the TRUTH HURTS. Let us expose the truth as often as we can in order to hurt the Government into doing the right thing for Goa and Goans. Manuel ( Eddie) Tavares.
