I want that the
MP does not disturb the communal harmony that is prevailing in Goa. He should
also fight pollution, polluting industries and the chemical additives in food.
He should work to uplift the poorest of the poor
–
Erasmo
Araujo, Businessman, Neura
In the last
five years I have not even once seen my North Goa MP in Panjim. Apart from
government events, he has not made any visit. So my first appeal to the MP is
to be grateful to the voters and visit each constituency. Also, we want him or
her to fulfill the promises that will be made in the manifesto and don’t just keep it as a paper document”
–
Shraddha
Kamat, Panjim
He should focus
on setting up new manufacturing industries, IT companies in Goa which will
enrich our industrial area, generate employment, improving facilities in
industrial estates and indirectly improving lifestyle & education. Goa is
gifted with beaches, temples and hinterland which they have to encash through
medical tourism
-Purva
Gobre, Bicholim
My expectations
from the MP would be proper maintenance of health centres, safe roads, make it
easier for people to avail schemes provided by the central government,
establishing more garbage treatment plants and food safety of every product
especially fish
-Raveena
Lopez, Teacher, Rivona
MP is a bridge
between State and Centre. People want an honest parliament that legislates with
integrity and serves the people of the country. We want a MP to be with
constituents, understand their problems and try to resolve major issues which
are within ambit of Central Government. He should not be corrupt and criminal
but proactive and responsible
-Pradip
Kakodkar, Chartered Accountant, Curchorem
When people
elect and send their representatives at Lok Sabha as member of the parliament,
they have certain expectation from them. They expect their MP to procure
certain privileges for their State. Be it in the form of infrastructure,
employment opportunities, educational and health facilities, etc. It is not
expected that every expectation has to be met but within their tenure of five
years an honest MP can do wonders for his people and state!
-Teresa Vaz,
Teacher, Curchorem
Being the voice
of his/her constituency, he should be responsible to bring and implement the
Central government schemes/projects for his constituency. I feel he should also
raise our local issues during the parliament sessions and get them sorted. He
should stand by his voters and keep up to his promises once elected
-Rochelle
Rebello e Furtado, Teacher Navelim
MP should be
qualified and politically knowledgeable. He should work to improve educational
policies and provide jobs to youth by bringing non-polluted industries in the
state. We expect him to address the concerns of the local people and raise them
accordingly in the parliament
-Danny
Carvalho, Curchorem
The member of
the parliament is the channel between the Central and State government they
represent. There are so many legislations and acts to be amended for the
betterment of the state but we hardly see any of our parliamentarian doing
that. For all round development of their constituency an MP get Rs 5 crore per
annum. The money can be spent on good projects that will enhance the living
standards of the citizens
-William
Fernandes, Stage artist, Curchorem
I expect MP to
be policy maker. He is representing us in parliament so he has to work on
different policies and take part in discussions and debate on various Bills in
parliament. He should have good knowledge of law and constitution. He should
try to get fund allocated to his constituency and see that the money is being
judiciously spent by bureaucrats on people to bring equity in society.
-Sanjay
Dessai, Curchorem
MP plays a
vital role in the formation of government at the centre.
He should have
knowledge of national as well as state issues which should be raised by
participating actively in the parliamentary proceedings.
There are many
schemes under the MP quota and he should make sure to get maximum funds from
the central government for the development of his constituency and funds
utilised resourcefully.
-Samresh
Kanekar, social worker/businessman, Bicholim
MP is a link
between State and Centre no matter he/she in ruling or opposition MP should
have hold in centre at least take issue to concerned department, minister and
have guts to talk freely in front of PM or media about facts and his initiative
towards solution of issues of the state
-Sagar
Parwar, Sanquelim
MP must work in
close co-ordination with the state government and local MLAs to fulfill people’s needs.MP must work sincerely for the
overall development of his district. He must use the fund allocated efficiently
keeping in mind the people’s view towards
development
-Tejas
Khedekar, Bicholim
An MP must give
jobs to Goan youth. There are various vacancies or posts which Goans should be
given a preference. Many development works can be done in Goa. Mining issue is
unsolved and should be given preference.
-Vidhyadhar
Raut, Bicholim
The common man
working as private shops, factories gets minimum salaries. They do not get hike
in salary despite working at one place for several years due to which families
and children are suffering. On the other hand government takes care of its
servants by paying huge salaries by implementing sixth and seventh pay scales.
The government should conduct survey of common man working in private sector,
shops, provide them monthly subsidy of Rs 5000 to the employees working at low
salary to the tune of Rs 5000 to 10,000 so that their families and children
could live a decent life
-Uday Naik,
Ponda (NO PIC)
Government
should not cheat people by reducing the taxes at the time of election and
hiking it after election. Earlier taxes on sale of flat were 18.5 per cent but
now government at time of election reduced it to 5%. Further political parties
should not assure the promises that cannot be fulfilled by it such as free
power and water connection, free houses.
–Udesh Naik,
Ponda (NO PIC)
Government
should curb or control the rising menace of casinos in Goa. Government gets
revenue from it but it ruins the life of youths and gets them addicted to
gambling. GST and CGST should be lowered as common man is affected. The
contract system should be abolished in Industrial estates so that employees do
not get a break in their services and get hike in salaries from time to time.
-Sandesh
Naik, Marcaim
Political
Parties or the Government makes promises but don’t fulfill even 50% of them. This time around I expect
that it should not happen. Common
man is
suffering to get his livelihood because of high inflation. The cost of living
is increased due to rising taxes on fuel. If inflation is controlled only then
common man will get relief.
-Subash
Kerkar, Kerim-Ponda (NO PIC)
Common man is
unaware of government schemes and so fails to derive benefit out of them. So
there is need that these schemes reach the doorstep of common man. The MPs and
MLAs should organise special programmes to take government schemes to the
common man. Further there is dearth of employment and jobs. Government should
create more jobs. It should revive all the Industries that are closed by
providing them financial subsidies. Taxation on investment should be reduced.
-Vishal
Fadte, Ponda (NO PIC)
Currently there
is shortage of private and government jobs. Many youth are unemployed. The
Central Government should frame government job policies in such a way that one
family could get livelihood with one family member getting a government job
–
Kumar
Naik, Ponda (NO PIC)
The MP should
take up Goa’s land issues, especially that of Sattari
Taluka to the higher authorities. They should have a stronger grassroots
connect with the locals and the MPs should help the public get the benefit of
the newly launched central schemes. He should at least uplift one village in
each taluka
–
Omkar
Prabhu, businessman, Sattari
Rajesh Rane,
Social Activist
Our MP must try
to get the special status for Goa. He has to see that maximum central schemes
and benefits are implemented in Goa from their quota and efforts required to
start sustainable mining activity in Goa. MP have to highlight issue the
regarding steps to protect the environmental issues in parliament. And efforts
should be made to resolve the CRZ issue of 150 to 200 meters to protect the
encroachment. The interaction with public on development issues should be done
-Rajesh
Rane, Social Activist
The problem
faced by mining dependent needs to be solved. Forget your party, be neutral and
work for the community. Visit all the assembly segments atleast once in a year.
Distribute M.P. LAD FUND equally, genuine reasons, to every nook and corner of
his constituency impartiality.
Cajetan Vaz,
Bicholim
Our MPs have to
resolve the mining issue as soon as possible as many families are depending on
mines. We also expect to take forward our problems to the Central level like
creation of new jobs opportunities by bringing in more trade and manufacturing
units to Goa; may be govt owned or private. The MPs should not boycott the
parliament for personal or party gains because we are paying for them. And let
me remind our MPs that one helicopter project of parts making plant is
initiated in Honda by IDC, when Parrikar was defence minister, and till the
date that company has not been started
–
Gaurish
Gawas, youth icon, Sattari
We want our MP
should raise the voice on our ;and issue especially the agricultural land,
which has to be registered on our name, most of Valpoi area comes under forest
and most of people don’t have the proof of their land. Our MP has to bring a
MNC company in Honda near the IDC to generate employment.
–
Mahadev
Gaonkar, Velus, Valpoi
There are many
central schemes to kick start the business at the central level but those
schemes are delayed for long time, which schemes have to start by our MP. And
our MP should be proper guidance to our students in choosing their education
and also provides financial helps
– Omkar
Dessai, Honda, Sattari
Our MP should
no our problems, present MP is only visiting during elections time in Sattari
Taluka, after elections he never shows his face in Sattari Taluka, so we demand
our MP should show their face to their voters once a month to their voters
– Ramdas
Shetkar, Keri, Sattari
Our MP should
be available to his voters, once elected he should visit each taluka atleast
twice a year and understand the needs of the state to be pursued at the
centre. Most importantly the national
Highway passing through Goa is not fit to be called highway. The MP should
bring to the notice of the transport ministry and get additional funds
sanctioned so that innocent people dying on this road can be reduced.
– Vishant
Prabhu, Shellim, Loliem, Canacona
It is painful
to see that the present generation of elected representatives from Panchayat to
parliament promise heaven before elections and after getting elected it is just
the opposite to say the least. Politics is a noble profession and our MP’s are
paid high salaries and pension with all benefits after being elected, Goans
want their MP to stand by them if not lead them to save Goa from destruction,
today these job is being done by common man. It’s high time they realize for
what they are elected for
– Manoj
Prabhu Gaonkar, Mashem, Canacona
My MP should
act as Goa’s voice. I have high expectations from our
future MP. He should be vociferous in Parliament. He must raise issues related
to Goa’s identity and Economy. MP’s duty is not limited to carry out MPLAD
scheme. Our economy has been affected due to the mining ban and also the
tourism Industry must get a new look. Issues like CRZ and pollution must be
raised at parliament.MP can put a strong case for creating an institution like
AIIMS in Goa
–
Tanya
Fernandes Curchorem
Central
Government has initiated a unique idea of Adarsh Gram. Unfortunately it was not
clicked well. MPs failed to create Adarsh grams in Goa. My next MP should work
hard to get Adarsh gram scheme in reality.
Agriculture in
Goa is ruined due to various reasons. My next MP must find a remedy to protect
agriculture in Goa. MPLAD scheme should be used for overall development in
education and health.
– Ramesh
Naik Curtorim Salcete
We need the pro
activeness from MP. MP must reach to every village and city and must find out
priorities of Voters. There should be people’s participation as far as development is concern. MP
must be active in Parliament too must raise issues related to State
– Kamlaksh
Prabhu Gaonkar Cuncolim
MP must
advocate a strong case to get Special Status to Goa. If not economical help but
need to protect our land for future generation. There is haphazard development
in the state. MP must work for sustainable development. We need MPs who will
work to protect our identity.
–
Oscar
Martins, Cuncolim
We don’t need MPs to construct roads and
buildings. We need a visionary MP. He
must speak about our State in spite of any party affiliation. He should see
that issues like mining, CRZ, unemployment, Special Status, tourism and new
educational institutions get resolved. We need MPs who can deliver the best
–
Sankalp
Dessai, Cuncolim
–
I expect my MP
to be sensitive to the minority community especially us Catholics. I am aghast
that it is going to be a dry day on Easter which will dampen our Easter
celebration. Besides, the MP should work hard on employment generation to
prevent our youth from seeking jobs abroad
–
Lenny
Barreto, Woodcraft Designer
I would want my
MP to keep in touch with his voters and instead of merely visiting the party
office he should visit the people in their villages and wards
–
Joaquim
Gomes, Retired Non Resident Indian
The MP should
raise up State issues with the Centre so that a solution can be found. Besides,
the MP should keep in touch with the people at the grass root level
–
Marcos
Gonsalves, Konkani activist
The MP should
use funds under the MPLAD scheme judiciously in all the assembly segments of
the constituency. Personally I wish my MP would install CCTV cameras all over
Margao and Fatorda.
–
Harshad
Naik, Retired banker
The MP should
concentrate on sustainable development instead of walking the beaten track
where nature is destroyed in the name of development. Right now mangroves were
destroyed for the Mandovi bridge and trees which are being planted to replace
them are not indigenous to Goa.
–
Caesar
D’Silva, Engineering Student
–
The MP should
visit villages to know the problems faced villagers especially concerning the
functioning of the post office and for us the railway line with special focus
on need for crossing the railway tracks
–
Sylvestre
Niasso, Sr Citizen from Davorlim
The MP should
act as a liaison person between the centre and the State and get funds from the
centre for the constituency’s development and
use the funds to give benefits to the panchayats and municipalities.
–
Celestino
Noronha, Communidade Attorney
Our MP should
stand against nationalization of rivers, destruction due to Mopa, Casinos, real
estate and destruction of agricultural lands. Coal handling at MPT should be
totally stopped. And he should put forth a strong case for special status to
retain the heritage and unique cultural identity Goa
– Pradeep
Mokhardkar, Talpona, Canacona
MP should focus
on creating more job opportunities for the literate people in government as
well as private sectors. I want the MP to be more active in the constituency
and help in implementing all central government schemes, some schemes like
Mudra Yojna are not promoted by financial institutions and the MP should play a
role in their implementation
–
Chaitan
Babu Naik, Student of ITI, Canacona
–
MP should not
be biased towards his or her party supporters, not only all the constituents
should be treated equally but allotments of MP funds should be done where it is
required the most that is in undeveloped areas of the constituency.
–
Shubam
Komarpant, Canacona
Our MP’s are
paid a whopping 3.0 lakhs each month in salaries and other expenses while the
average salary of most of the Indians is not even 3% of this. With such a fat
salary drawn, I expect our MP not only to be well educated but to represent the
views and aspirations of the people and be available to the constituents
irrespective of the party affiliations 24X7. I feel the MP should put in place
a mechanism by which common person like me can guide the MP to help frame
policies and laws beneficial to the local population
–
Anil
Bhagat, Gulem, Canacona
There is
economic breakdown in the state as the major economy drivers, mining and
tourism has been affected for different reasons. I expect our MP to take
initiative and resolve the mining and other issues affecting Goans. Building
halls and other infrastructure doesn’t
help economic development of locals as both the contractor as well as other
workers are non Goans, major part of their salary and profits go to their home
state. What Goans aspire is their growth through business or jobs which has got
totally stalled
– Samrat
Bhagat, Bhagatwada, Canacona
It is the duty
of Member of Parliament to take up the state issue at the central which the
government fails to solve at state level. There are many issues such as
increasing casino vessels in Mandovi River, mining and many more due to which
thousands of people are affected. All these issues which the government has
failed to solve at state level should be taken up at central level and solve
them by ding constant follow ups.
–
Pradhyumna
Keny, Pernem
Most of the
youths today are unemployed due to lack of jobs. Many are working in sectors
which are different from their education profile. As an MP who represents the
state at national level, he should try to get more and more projects in the
state which will help creating jobs in the state. These will reduce the
unemployment making the state more developed
–
Pritesh
Panjikar, Pernem
There are many
central government posts that come up in different sectors such as health,
education, defence, banking, railways however hardly any Goan is aware and can
be found applying for these posts. This happens due to lack of awareness about
the post and lack of education. The next MP should set up an institute or
committee which will make awareness about the posts and provide with necessary
educations of those posts. This will help the people to get education of
interested course and can apply further
–
Sonali
Pednekar, Pernem
The next MP
should focus more on creating jobs in the state as the ratio of unemployment in
Goa is very high. Focus on having training programs on projects like Skill
India, Start-Up India which will help people to start their own business and
create employment. Need awareness to be made on central governments jobs. Goa
is only known for its beaches but the MP should promote Goan culture and
traditions
Gunaji
Mandrekar, Pernem
The newly
elected Member of Parliament has to focus on rural development like roads,
regular water supply in remote areas
–
Shaunit
Sawardekar, Margao
One should go
with the priorities of the state. Clean roads, garbage problems, jobs for
youth, these are the 3 most important things I feel MP should try to resolve
–
Vibhav
Mandrekar, Margao
Obtaining and
proper utilisation of MPLAD grants from centre towards development of
infrastructure and improving governance for better. MP should actively
participate in solving local problem of the community
–
Sunil
Virdikar, Margao
I would expect
my MP should be liberal and fulfill, “by action”, all the promises he
will make and has made during elections rallies for better Goa
–
Prathamesh
Naik, Margao
Small problems
like housing schemes being misused by people and providing them to actual needy
persons should be priorities of an MP
–
Dattaraj
Pednekar, Margao
Local issues of
people often get ignored due to in various constituencies. The MP has to look
and devise a system to make sure these problems are heard
–
Gandhali
Parab, Margao
Let’s start speaking about women empowerment
and increase our representation in the state as well as central political
stage. Our MP should take initiative to start the revolution
–
Vaishnavi
Naik, Margao
Development of
Goa should carry on the way it is presently done. South Goa District Hospital
needs to be open for the public soon
–
Devraj
Faldessai, Margao
I expect our
new MP’s from Goa to get us the long pending
special status as we have been part of India only after 1961. Only Goans should
be able to purchase properties in Goa. Prices of land are so high in Goa due to
purchase by non-Goans that an ordinary Goan cannot afford it
–Andrew Dsouza, Ex- Deputy Sarpanch of
Bastora
I expect the MP’s to work towards getting a special status
for under Article 371, for Goa and its people which was passed unanimously by
the Goa Assembly on April 15, 2013
–
John
Lobo, Social Activist
Peace and
Harmony is above all. I therefore feel irrespective of caste, religion and
creed we should speak together as one Indian. One criterion should be economic
standing based on financial holding and nothing beyond. The nation should
survive only that are we all safe
–
Vijay
Kamat – Chartered Accountant
Government needs to ensure the freedom and
liberty of all its citizens by upholding their fundamental rights. They have to
provide a just, transparent and efficient administration. They should act
swiftly to punish the law breaker. At the same time they should not monopolise
business but instead like a just referee, they should develop the local markets
to encourage a healthy local competition. We expect the MP’s to represent us in the parliament to
ensure that the rule of law in the state and country is followed
–
Muriel
Almeida, School teacher
I
would expect that he or she should solve the problem of unemployment as its
becoming major issue in Goa as well as the country. Unemployment is leading
many youth to take the wrong paths to fulfill their needs. In addition, proper
steps towards plantation of trees along National Highways must be carried out
to combat climate change and maintenance of local ecological balance
–
Shital Godad, Panjim
