Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Manoj Caculo has ridiculed the SOPs of the Ministry of Home Affairs, to open gymnesiums and keep the bars closed saying the decision defies.
In a series of decisions in Unlock 3.0, the MHA has decided to open gymnesiums and yoga classes. However, bars, theatres etc would remain closed till further orders.
Taking to social media handles, clearly Caculo unhappy with the SOPs wrote, “As per new MHA guidelines… Gyms are allowed…. welcome the action…. but no BARS allowed ??? Where is the logic??”
He said he failed to understand how drinking in bars can get COVID-19 over workout in Gyms.
“Expected both to open at same time, alas …. that’s so called SOP and WE ACCEPT IT AS IT COMES!! ,” he wrote.
He further questioned who decides on SOPs “WHO DECIDES?? Someone who doesn’t drink nor exercise!!!!. Sorry to state but not in the interest of Goan economy.”
Caculo’s post drew mixed reactions as many favoured opening of bars while many others did not.
However, GCCI president defended his post saying he was concerned about the families who depend on small bars, which are closed to nearly five months now.
