MAPUSA: North Goa District Congress Committee has threatened to launch a “matka” morcha on the PWD Bardez if it fails to solve the irregular water supply issue in Mapusa within 48 hours.
North Goa District Congress Committee President Vijay Bhike said,”Several times the issue of irregular water supply was raised and several protests were held. We highlighted the issue of dirty water supplied by the PWD and had inspected the Assonora water treatment plant,” Bhike informed.
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“One cause of irregular water supply is damaged pipelines which break very often. But, the main cause is that water is diverted to hotels and projects. Water is supplied only to particular areas,” Bhike alleged.
Bhike claimed that water mafia and increasing water tanker business are also the causes of water problem in Mapusa.
He accused the municipality, TCP and PDA of granting permissions to mega projects without taking the infrastructure needs into consideration such as water and electricity.
“Star hotels/resorts have 24×7 water supply but common people are suffering due to water shortage,” Bhike complained.
“PWD Bardez has 48 hours to solve the irregular water supply issue in the town failing which a ‘matka’ morcha will be launched on the department,” he warned.
”All the three chairpersons, who have served for the last five years, should come forward for open debate and show the people the quality of development they have carried out. This doesn’t include the beautification works of laying pavers and others,” he added.
