The current state of governance in Goa suggests a worrying disconnect between administrative priorities and the looming crisis in Goa. The escalating Middle East conflict has moved beyond a "geopolitical concern" and threatens Goa's economic backbone. With air travel disrupted, the future stream of tourist revenues is a concern. We need a robust "Plan B" that keeps jobs and provides real relief to the hospitality workforce, not just symbolic allocations. The cab aggregator issue has festered for years. With no solution, tourists continue to face high fares and harassment, while local taxi operators are left in a state of perpetual uncertainty. Perhaps most concerning is the government's decision to not hold "Janata Durbars"”the one direct channel for citizen grievances. For a government seeking re-election, withdrawing from public engagement is unacceptable. It suggests a lack of confidence and an unwillingness to face the heat of local issues. Equally perplexing is the state of the Opposition. Despite having enough "ammo" to challenge these failures, they appear comatose, limiting their resistance to assembly walkouts rather than mobilizing a coherent alternative vision. It is time for the government to start managing Goa’s future.
