AAP slams BJP for failing to repair roads across Goa, CM’s 15-day promise exposed as hollow

Goa Khabar : The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Goa today raised the issue of Goa’s dangerously damaged roads through coordinated protests and visits by its leaders across North Goa, including Parcem (Suvarna Harmalkar), Zhor Vaddo, Anjuna (Pujan Malvankar), and Durgavaddo, Taleigao (Herton).

AAP leaders slammed the BJP government for its continued failure to repair Goa’s roads, despite the Chief Minister’s 15-day assurance made weeks ago. They alleged that the government’s apathy has already claimed multiple lives and damaged Goa’s image as a world tourist destination.

AAP Leader Pujan Malvankar, speaking at Zhor Vaddo in Anjuna, said: BJP doesn’t care about the lives lost on roads due to potholes. It’s been a month since several people have died because of bad roads — even an ambulance turned over in Porvorim due to potholes. Anjuna is a global tourist destination and the season has already started, but these roads are damaging Goa’s image worldwide. The CM had promised that roads would be repaired in 15 days, yet no work is seen on the ground. This shows the BJP government’s lack of seriousness. The CM and his party are only interested in doing events while Goans continue to suffer.

In Parcem, Suvarna Harmalkar criticised the government’s misplaced priorities, saying: People of Goa have waited long enough for better roads. Instead of repairing damaged roads, the CM is busy widening roads that will demolish Goan homes. Even after 1 lakh+ Goans appealed under AAP’s #BJPCheBurak campaign, the government has failed to fix the roads. Except for a few patches, most roads remain in pathetic condition.

Meanwhile, at Durgavaddo in Taleigao, AAP Leader Herton drew comparisons with other regions: You go to Malaysia, Thailand, or even Kerala — their rains are as heavy as Goa’s, yet their roads don’t break apart. Why? Because their governments don’t take 40% commission in road contracts. In Goa, this BJP government is a commission government. They care more about their cuts than people’s lives and safety.

AAP demanded that the BJP government:

Immediately release a district-wise status report on road repairs promised under the CM’s 15-day assurance.

Hold contractors accountable for poor, pre-monsoon repair work.

Stop PR events and focus on real governance that ensures road safety and public welfare.

The party reaffirmed that it will continue its state-wide campaign under #BJPCheBurak to expose the government’s failure until every Goan road is safe and motorable.