BJP manifesto assures shut down of illegal casinos

BJP manifesto assures shut down of illegal casinos
HERALD REPORTER
Panjim, March 5: Mass transport system, collection of taxes at your door step, elimination of corruption and plugging of revenue leakages are the highlights of manifesto unveiled by BJP backed ‘Panaji First’ panel on Saturday.
Shut down of illegal casinos operations in the city and beautification of St Inez creek are other major highlights of the manifesto.      
The city manifesto of the ‘Panjim First’ panel released at the hands of MP  Shripad Naik has assured corruption free-governance.
The manifesto has been divided between seven major heads – traffic and parking solution, innovative facilities, better infrastructure, responsive governance, generation next, build brand ‘Panjim’ and a human touch.
The city, which is currently facing a traffic mess might see introduction of Mass Rapid Transport System, once the panel gains power.
‘Priority like Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) and hop-in and hop-out buses for an efficient public transport network will be introduced,’ the manifesto reads.
The Panel has also proposed to have a creative parking facility including innovative parking solutions using latest technologies.
 CCP will be going for polls on March 13 in which BJP backed panel ‘Panjim First’ is pitted against Education Minister Atanasio Monserratte supported panel.
The manifesto, which was unveiled in the presence of Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar and candidate for Mayor Ashok Naik also led emphasis on providing door to door tax collection and online payment of fees, taxes and license fees.
For the first time, a 24×7 helpline for services of plumbers, electricians and masons would be made available at reasonable fees.
“We would try to eliminate red-tapism, corruption and bureaucratic hassles through transparent and innovative solutions,” Parrikar said adding that around Rs 3 crore direct scam has been noticed by us in last five years.
“If you go to its depth, it might vary from Rs 8 to Rs 10 crore,” he said.
Parrikar has also assured to recover all the pending dues, which would generate revenue worth crores of rupees.
“Panel won’t allow government to get tax free regime,” he said.
‘Panaji First’ panel has also assured to complete the work of the city municipal market along with the completion of market complex at Mala.
The Panel has also decided to restore the state’s only football stadium at Campal to its original glory.
Parrikar said that the attempts are made to lure voters by offering them huge sums.
“The oppositions are investing their money so that they can gain once they get elected. Our investment is our efforts,” he said.