A month has been passed already since by murdering the right democratic procedure and with the backing of the Central government, the BJP government was formed in Goa. Though Congress was partly responsible for its customary “susegad” Goan approach to put its claim to form the government yet it is surprising the Congress is still lethargic in handling appropriately the current chaotic political turmoil in Goa. It should not have given smooth sailing to Jr. Rane to move freely to BJP and moreover the same Congress is still not showing its readiness to pose a strong challenge to Jr. Rane and Parricar in the forthcoming by polls. Both Jr. Rane and Godinho jointly brought havoc on Goa by doing all mischief as they were known to do earlier. Both of them will play their political game as if it is a football game for them. Is there any one in the Congress group among their MLA's to be vigilante on the misdeeds of the BJP's MLA's and Ministers? Is there any one among the Congressmen who is more upright than the bended BGP MLA's? There is a saying in Konkani "Apun zanvcho khum nit ani dusreak marchem mitt".
If Congress was a bit strong, GFP MLA’s and Jr. Rane would not have been doing what inhuman betrayal they have already done. If Congress in the last election got 17 Seats, it was not because voters loved Congress but because voters in Goa hated BJP and its “dadagiri” to suppress people’s rights and create communal athmosphere in Goa in which case not a single Christian BJP MLA would be able to raise his voice forcefully. Even if he does, he will have to think twice otherwise he will get a boot from RSS. It looks BJP is preparing the way to deGoanise Goans who opposed them. The mandate given to Congress by the Goan voters was a gift to Congress to discard BJP and rule Goa even though it would not do something extraordinary. The need of the hour was dethroning of BJP but Congress failed us.
The priority now in front of Congress is to find ways and means to oppose Jr. Rane and Parricar in the by elections and to be more vocal and aggressive and not to remain dormant as it looks now. Congress must know that it has its responsibilities towards its voters who expect every elected Congressman to be united to pounce on its opponents when got an opportunity which is not very far.
A.Veronica Fernandes.