Shankar Polji has raised significant concerns about the governance in Goa, citing multiple issues such as land scams, conversion-related controversies, and alleged job scams. Polji criticized Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for taking a lax approach toward these issues, particularly in the face of public demand for resignations from several political leaders linked to these scandals.

He pointed to a growing sense of dissatisfaction among the people of Goa, claiming that various scams, including the land and conversion issues, have contributed to a deterioration in public trust. Polji also expressed concern about the state of democracy, stating that it is increasingly under threat due to these unresolved issues.

The allegations come amidst ongoing protests over alleged illegal land conversions and misuse of government permissions for construction projects, particularly in regions like Sancoale, where concerns about environmental degradation and misuse of land for non-industrial purposes are widespread. Public sentiment has been rising against political figures implicated in these scams, with calls for accountability becoming louder.

While the CM has promised investigations, critics, including Polji, argue that these actions are too little, too late, and that the lack of concrete measures reflects a broader issue of neglect towards the citizens of Goa.