Goemkarponn desk
PANAJI: The collapsed electric pole on ‘Atal Setu’ which has become a monument of corruption of BJP Government has once again reminded of corrupt regime of then CM late Manohar Parrikar, charged Congress Spokesperson Arch. Tulio De Souza.
Congress Party had earlier alleged a scam of Rs. 45 crores in fixing of electric poles on the third Mandovi Bridge lknown as Atal Setu.
“The corruption is now coming to the fore with those electric poles collpasing now. We hope that those who want to take forward the legacy of U-Turn Master late Manohar Parrikar are now watching,” taunted Tulio De Souza.
He said the BJP functionaries in Goa made huge fortunes from the commissions and kickbacks of the approximate Rs.450 crores expenditure incurred on the third Mandovi Bridge.
The bridge was hurriedly inaugurated by the then CM just to ensure that his name is engraved on the plaque.
“It is unfortunate that till today the bridge is not made fully operational with two wings of the new bridge still closed for vehicular traffic. The bridge developed cracks within a year of its opening which are yet to be fully repaired. The roads on the bridge developed potholes. The concrete debris below the bridge are yet to be cleared by the contractor. This bridge is the best example of BJP’s loot,” stated Tulio De Souza.
“We are worried that the electric poles may start collapsing one after the other endangering the lives of the people. We demand that Government must do the structural audit of the bridge immediately and ensure safety of commuters,” said Tulio De Souza.