Goa Assembly's Two-Day Session Sparks Democratic Debate

The Goa assembly's decision to hold a brief two-day session has drawn criticism from opposition parties who accuse the government of evading crucial issues. They argue this approach undermines democratic processes and transparency, labeling it a 'mockery of democracy' and an act that silences dissent.

The Goa assembly is set to convene for a short two-day session on February 6 and 7, according to an official from the state's legislature department. Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai will address the assembly on the first day.

Opposition parties, however, have strongly criticized this decision. Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, a Congress leader, described the two-day session as a 'mockery of democracy.' Alemao accused the BJP government of avoiding pressing issues due to fear.

Vijai Sardesai, chief of the Goa Forward Party, echoed these sentiments, criticizing the Pramod Sawant government's first significant action of the year as one that 'kills democracy.' Sardesai accused the administration of obstructing the opposition's rights amid accusations of public corruption, including land grabs and jobs-for-cash scams.

(With inputs from agencies.)