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Goa crisis

Goa has become synonymous with political instability. Rather than focussing on the ideological commitment, or the lack of it, among MLAs, the need of the hour is to find ways to plug the loopholes that are endemic to the political system. It is quite common in Goa to see elected representatives resigning from the Assembly and re-contesting to get around the anti-defection law. The real loser is the spirit of democracy.

Koshy Tharakan,
Taleigao, Goa

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Once again, politicians have let down the people of the tiny State. They are back to the bizarre game of musical chairs for power. New equations are already in place with the BJP forging an alliance to seize power from the Congress-led coalition government. Opportunistic politics is at its best and the people’s representatives are making a mockery of democracy.

Bijan Kumar Mahapatra,

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Hyderabad Is there no way conscientious citizens can get relief from such aggrandisement exercises involving a colossal waste of human as well as financial resources?

Seshagiri Row Karry,

San Jose, California

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Instability may provide an opportunity to both the political combines to enjoy power but it has an adverse effect on the State’s development.

The people of Goa should provide a clear verdict in the elections to avoid frequent political disturbances.

Inamdar Ramchandra,

Bangalore

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