Goa has always been (with great
significance) one of those ever-so-unique states, because the voice of every
single person has representation; it is always heard. We don’t come across too
many cases in Goa where a person has an opinion and it doesn’t find a sounding
board with the general public. So if this is the norm, why would the assembly
elections be any different?
In the days leading up to elections, as
well as the counting of votes, citizens of the state came forth, all to voice
what it was that they really sought from whichever party or, as the case would
have it, parties formed the incoming government. And while the bulk of these
are feasible, many believe that they may not come to fruition. These ranged
from proper supply of water and electricity, proper waste disposal and
management, clean beaches, a metered taxi service, efficient public
transportation, manners by which corruption could be curbed, action against
offenders of the corruption laws, more green zones, and opinion polls for
decisions which affect the people.
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Now that the votes are in, Café asks a
few residents of Goa what their take on the incoming government is, and what are
the changes that they would like to see being implemented by it:
I think I would definitely just want all
the things that every party promises: a corruption-free government, job
opportunities for Goans and sound infrastructure.
Abraham Fernandes
I expect a better performance, as this
result has shown that people are willing to kick out the representatives if
there is poor performance. I also expect a lot of infrastructure development,
but due to it being a coalition, I expect a lot of political requirement-type
decisions. I hope they implement more accountability and make a single window
for government licensing a reality.
Krushnan Naik
I expect the
incoming government to work for the betterment of the general public and not
for their own benefit. Elected politicians need to continue with all the road extensions
and finish them within the next five years (or sooner), so that we don’t need
to be in the car for over two hours, to travel to Margao from Panjim.
Alton Fernandes
