Panaji 2 September : In a statement that said crime has increased in Goa and there is a need for an entrusted Home Minister for the state’s good The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday stated that Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant should step down from the Home Ministry.AAP Goa unit President Amit Palekar, who was speaking at an event in the city stated that Sawant has been in charge of numerous other portfolios, and “that is the reason he isn’t able to manage the law and law and order situation”.
“Therefore, CM Sawant must retire from the position of home minister .A dedicated home minister must be appointed to benefit the state,” Palekar said.
“The increase in crime has impacted tourism in the state.Since mining has been shut down in the state, tourism has been a reliable source of revenue.But, if law and order is not managed, the situation could get worse, which could adversely affect the tourism industry.” Palekar said.
Palekar accused political interference by BJP Ministers and MLAs to explain the inability of Goa Police to solve the crime.
According to AAP Vice President Valmiki Naik, the law and order situation in the state has reached a crisis.
“There are cases in the state in which victims were linked with the BJP and the party was unable to provide justice to their own citizens.What type of justice can ordinary citizens get from the BJP?” Naik questioned.
Naik said that Naik said that the Goa Police have been unable to register FIRs in the past due to interference from the political.
“In certain instances in some cases, in some cases, the Goa Police registered the cases in the wake of media pressure or due to pressure from family members.
For instance, the murder case of Sonali Phogat or any other,” He said.
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