Goemkarponn desk
MARGAO: Advocate Ashma, Vice President of Goa Forward Party, strongly condemned the extravagant renovation of Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant’s office, which cost approximately 10 crores.
“This excess is nothing short of an insult to Goan women, especially when the BJP Government says it has no funds to fulfil their manifesto promise of providing three free gas cylinders to them”, She stated.
“While Goan households continue to struggle with rising costs and economic hardships, it is deeply disheartening to see the Government of Goa prioritising the egoistic desires of the Chief Minister and the BJP over the pressing needs of the poor and marginalised sections of our society. This wasteful expenditure on the Chief Minister’s office is farcical and demonstrates a severe lack of empathy and understanding of the ground realities faced by Goan women and their families”, advocate Ashma said.
She further stated that the Goa Forward Party firmly believes that public funds should be allocated to addressing the urgent needs of the people, particularly those from low-income households. “The three free gas cylinders for Goan women should have alleviated their financial burden and ensured their well-being. However, the Chief Minister continues to be insensitive towards them. His actions tell a story of misplaced priorities and a lack of commitment to crucial social welfare initiatives,”‘ she added.
Advocate Ashma called upon the Government of Goa to immediately reevaluate its priorities and redirect resources towards projects that genuinely benefit the people. “It is unacceptable to us that the Chief Minister must indulge in lavish renovations, that too of his own office, while many essential needs of Goan women, who form the backbone of our society, remain unfulfilled”.
She said that the Goa Forward Party demands transparency and accountability from the Government of Goa. “We urge the Chief Minister to take immediate steps to provide the three free gas cylinders promised to Goan women. The people of Goa deserve a government that is committed to their welfare and places their needs above personal vanity”, she stated.
