Corruption, a crucial issue: Goa Election icon Remo/
Goa polls: Hopes and possibilities
Vivek Menezes and Damodar Mauzo are acclaimed writers and completely tuned into Goa.
The sunshine state goes to polls on March 3. The present government has been tainted by expose of a series of scams and scandals. What change, if any, can Goans expect? Or will anti-incumbency be a non-factor? Talk to Vivek Menezes and Damodar Mauzo, two intellectuals who feel strongly about issues that concern the sunshine state.
Panaji, Feb 2 (IBNS): Pop singer and electoral icon for Goa Remo Fernandes remarked that corruption is a crucial issue in the upcoming state assembly polls as it has deeply affected the state’s development.
Speaking after being felicitated by the Election Commission (EC) yesterday, Remo applauded that Goans are protesting the ills affecting the society.
Remo has been nominated by the EC to promote ethical voting and draw electorates to the polling booths.
“I will take this as a personal responsibility and try promoting act of ethical voting. I thank EC for giving me this honor, and I also thank Anna Hazare for starting a massive anti-corruption movement in India,” the noted singer said.
Recalling his maiden music album ‘Goan Crazy’, he added that he has been witnessing corruption in the state since more than five years.
The singer has rejected various awards by the Goa governments.
“I will see that maximum youth come out to vote this year,” he said lauding EC for its various initiatives to create voter awareness.
(Reporting by John Edwards)
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