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LETTER TO THE EDITOR FOR THE ISSUE DATED OCTOBER 24, 2026
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR FOR THE ISSUE DATED OCTOBER 24, 2026

Letters To The Editor, Oct 24- Oct 30, 2026 October 23, 2026 , by

DEMOCRACY MEANS TRANSPARENCY!
DEMOCRACY means open transparency and public access to how decisions are made. It ensures that people can see government actions, check rules, and hold executive responsible, whoever he or she may be. Accountability is vital.
Key parts of transparency of democracy know most of the people but are they executed?
Citizens have the right and the means to check how laws and policies are made. However, RTI applications are not replied properly by some autocratic officers.
Decisions must follow known norms and procedures instead of hidden steps. Budgets, spending, and official actions should be open for the public and the press to see. This information should be online permanently.
Why it matters? To stop corruption. Goa has no corruption, okay? Goa has open records to make it hard for responsible persons to hide bad acts or misuse power. Right? If someone knows, he should disclose it in the court.
People trust the government more when they can see how choices are made. Voting is most important factor of democracy. All citizens can make better choices during every elections. Democracy means open transparency and best adjudication.
— Rajesh Benaulikar, Arpora

PEACE IS OUR NATURE! –Rev Snehal Ji – AT the annual interreligious gathering titled “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” held on Oct 16, 2026 at the Guardian Angel Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (GAIHMCT), Curchorem, Goa, The Reverend Snehal Ji from Chinmaya Mission, Curchorem, stated that “Peace is our Nature.” In her inspiring address she urged people to cultivate mindfulness and compassion in their daily lives, underscoring that when individuals radiate inner peace, it transforms society as a whole.
Mufti Mohammad Zafar Raza Misbahi, a Maulana at the Sunni Jamiya Masjid in Curchorem, exhorted the gathering to reflect on the purpose of human existence. He asked, “When humans came into the world and began living here, what were they searching for?” Answering his own question, he noted that humanity has always sought peace and harmony, adding that divisive forces must be kept at bay by strengthening unity. In the context of the event’s theme — “Strengthening Goa’s communal harmony in times of growing hate speech” — Fr Mateus Fernandes, former Provincial of the Goa Province, read a few lines from the Epistle of St. James, which compares the human tongue to a small spark capable of setting a massive forest ablaze. He remarked, “Though the tongue is a small part of the body, it carries immense destructive or constructive weight.” He called upon all present to choose words that unite.
All three speakers — representing the Hindu, Islamic, and Christian faith traditions — underlined that Goa’s true strength lies in its centuries-old tradition of communal harmony, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence. They urged the gathering to reject hate speech, embrace dialogue, and build bridges of friendship across communities in the true spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
The program commenced with ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by a welcome address by Fr Richard Crasto, headmaster of Guardian Angel High School. Fr Elvis Fernandes, convenor of Sadbhav, shared insights into the significance of the gathering, stating, “God is one, and we are journeying on different paths towards Him; humanity is one, while faith is expressed in diverse ways.”
The program featured a rich line-up of cultural performances: a devotional dance by students of the school, a creative presentation by Guardian Angel Higher Secondary School, an instrumental piece by students of Sarvodaya Educational Society’s High School, also of Curchorem, a patriotic dance by Chandrabhaga Tukoba Naik (CTN) High School, followed by a patriotic song sung by students of GAIHMCT, Curchorem.
Raynold D’Souza, GAIHMCT principal, thanked everyone and urged them to actively work towards interfaith harmony and peace.

VEHICLE POLLUTION? PAY RS10,000!
THIS morning while on my way to office at Tonca, I had a sudden encounter with Traffic Police (in white uniform).They were fining two-wheeler riders not wearing a helmet. They caught me too and looked at my licence to charge me a fine. Then when they checked into their system which was working slowly, they took my license photo and said I would be getting an SMS message to make the fine.
Interestingly, when they checked into their system they got the notification that my bike pollution limit too was over. So they also warned me to get a No Pollution Certificate. Or I would be served with a whopping Rs10,000 fine.
I told them if they know of any garage who does pollution certification, please let me know. As in Panjim there is no garage doing pollution certification. There is a garage doing this only at Kalapur and this is very crowded and rushed affair. I was told to get my no pollution certificate as soon as possible or be fined Rs10,000.
Will the RTO please facilitate two-wheeler riders by providing garages in Panjim which are permitted to clear pollution certificate? This is very important and urgent so please do the needful to make life of two-wheeler riders easier, instead of threatening and bullying which is not fair.
— Heena Qazi, Miramar, Panjim

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