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Potholes, Accidents, and Government Negligence!
*Free Treatment in Private Hospitals for Accident Victims Must Be Prioritised*
*Implement Delhi’s Farishtey Yojana in Goa – AAP’s Sandesh Telekar Dessai Urges Government*
Goa Khabar:In recent weeks, Goa has witnessed a sharp rise in road accidents, leading to the tragic loss of many family breadwinners. Poor road conditions, potholes, and narrow roads have put citizens’ lives at risk, exposing the government’s negligence.
In one such incident, 52-year-old Rajaram Tulekar from Tisca-Usgao lost his life after falling into a pothole while riding his two-wheeler. Another serious accident occurred on the Merces-Panaji route due to a water-filled pothole, where the driver was unable to gauge the road surface.
Responding strongly, Aam Aadmi Party’s Vice President Sandesh Telekar Dessai launched a scathing attack on the government. “While the government enforces helmet rules and conducts alchometer tests, it turns a blind eye to the poor road conditions that are actually causing these accidents,” he said.
Telekar further accused Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant of offering only printed responses in the Assembly to dodge the real issue. “The CM has yet to grasp the gravity of the deteriorating road conditions,” he added.
Highlighting the emotional toll, Telekar said, “Most of the victims are young individuals who were expected to support their families in old age. Now, grieving families are left to perform their last rites instead.”
He raised a significant concern regarding emergency response, stating, “Post-accident, 108 ambulances directly transport victims to GMC Hospital. But this process delays essential first aid. The government should implement a policy to provide free treatment at nearby private hospitals for critical cases.”
He concluded by urging the BJP government to adopt successful models. “If the BJP has copied several AAP initiatives before, it should now implement Delhi’s well-received ‘Farishtey Yojana’ in Goa. However, this must not remain a mere announcement. It must be planned and executed in a way that genuinely benefits those in need,” he asserted.
