MARGAO: Goa Forward Party (GFP) president Vijai Sardesai slammed the Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and the State government for trying to quickly rush the public hearing on CZMP.
He said, “You cannot hold a one-day hearing and expect to hear all the affected residents and understand their problems.”
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Sardesai said, “The issue of the CZMP and its illegal re-zoning impact the lives of the residents and cannot be a token one-day formality.”
The GFP president asserted that the government is simply trying to tick the boxes and then claims genuine concern for the people.
“Pramod Sawant is on an express train to sell Goa and has no regard for the lives of the residents,” Sardesai alleged.
Vijai said he’s heard numerous complaints from the villagers of Querim (Tiracol), Palolem, and Cola who say that the plan has several errors, and also the villagers and fishermen from South Goa have pointed out that some of their houses and churches have been left out of the CZMP.
“This is a gross misuse of power and the Chief Minister must be held accountable”, the GFP chief charged.
He demanded that the CZMP hearing be extended so that every voice is heard, and that it’s high time that “common sense and concern are drilled into the government’s head.”
Vijai said ,“The government is using the excuse of COVID-19 as a tool to curtail the Assembly session.”
“When it comes to tourists spreading COVID-19 or holding unwanted events, there are no restrictions, but when it comes to Goemkars, all protocols are in full force,” he charged.
Sardesai said, “The people of Goa will never forgive Sawant and his government for the constant torture they have inflicted on Goa”.
He urged the people to remain firm and extended his full support to them. He said, “Not only is the Goa Forward Party with you, but also Team Goa and all the people of Goa.”
