Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President Girish Chodankar has demanded that the Director General of Police publicly disclose the progress of the investigation into the alleged Jobs-for-Cash scam, saying the people of Goa deserve answers on a matter that has deeply affected unemployed youth and their families.
Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Chodankar questioned the status of the probe and sought details on the number of people questioned, the main accused identified, evidence collected, and whether any influential individuals were being shielded from investigation.
He described the alleged scam as a direct attack on the aspirations of Goa’s youth, stating that many families may have parted with their savings in the hope of securing government jobs for their children.
“The people of Goa have a right to know the truth. If money was collected in exchange for government jobs, it would amount to a serious betrayal of public trust,” Chodankar said.
The Congress leader asserted that the credibility of the Goa Police was at stake and urged the DGP to ensure a fair, transparent and impartial investigation free from political influence.
Expressing concern over possible interference, Chodankar said the Congress Party hoped no pressure was being exerted on investigating agencies to slow down the probe, dilute evidence or protect politically connected individuals.
He further stressed that no politician, middleman or influential person should be treated as untouchable and that the law must apply equally to all. According to him, the investigation must proceed to its logical conclusion irrespective of whose names emerge during the inquiry.
Chodankar said the Congress Party would continue to pursue the issue and stand with Goa’s youth until the full facts are brought to light and justice is delivered.
