P Chidambaram – Former Union Finance Minister:
In the last elections in Goa, the people voted the BJP to form the government and voted the Congress to sit in the Opposition
The Congress accepted the verdict of the people. Why is the BJP unable to accept the verdict of the people?
It is because it is in the nature of BJP to arrogate to itself all power and authority
Because it is in the nature of BJP to trample on democratic norms
Goa is not the first instance. Unless the people wake up to the danger, it will not be the last instance
The malaise that has gripped Goa in the last 30 years can be eradicated only if the people of Goa vow to eliminate this ugly stain once and for all
Goans must resolve to punish a defector and resolve never to elect him or her again. Never elect a defector again
Goans cannot leave democracy to the good sense of the political parties. Goans must take charge of democracy in Goa
My impression was that Goans made that resolve in May 2022. When the time comes, I am sure the people of Goa will express themselves loud and clear