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PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President Girish Chodankar on International Yoga Day extended greetings to citizens practising yoga while launching a sharp attack on the BJP government, accusing it of prioritising political optics over governance and burdening people with rising economic and social challenges.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Chodankar alleged that after nearly fourteen years of BJP rule, Goans have been forced to cope with increasing stress caused by inflation, unemployment, financial insecurity and what he termed anti-people policies.
“Every household in Goa today understands the importance of yoga because people are constantly struggling to maintain balance amid rising prices, unemployment, financial insecurity and anti-people decisions of the BJP Government,” he said.
The Congress leader remarked that while yoga remains a serious discipline promoting physical and mental well-being, the BJP government has reduced it to an annual publicity exercise.
Chodankar alleged that the government has managed to maintain a “balance” despite controversies surrounding issues such as Section 39-A, smart meters, jobs-for-cash allegations, the drug menace, rising public debt and what he described as the reckless sale of Goa’s resources.
He further claimed that the BJP has focused more on event management and image-building rather than addressing concerns related to employment generation, protection of Goa’s identity, strengthening public services and curbing drug-related activities.
According to Chodankar, public dissatisfaction is growing over unemployment, corruption and policies that allegedly favour vested interests over local residents.
“The people of Goa are no longer interested in symbolic displays. They want accountability, transparency and a Government that works for them every day of the year, not only during photo opportunities,” he stated.
Reiterating the Congress party’s stand, Chodankar said the party remains committed to protecting Goa’s interests and opposing policies it considers detrimental to the people. He urged the government to focus on addressing public concerns rather than public relations exercises.
The statement was issued by the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee Media Department.
