Amid growing concerns about safety and governance in Goa, Congress President Amit Patkar strongly condemned the current BJP administration, asserting that the state has become a “haven for lawlessness.” Patkar’s remarks highlighted incidents of attacks on veterinary professionals, increasing threats to women’s safety, and a lack of accountability by the ruling party. He questioned the priorities of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte, suggesting that their administration’s focus on tourism has sidelined critical issues affecting residents. Patkar’s statement called the BJP-led government’s law and order approach a “complete failure,” stressing the urgency for improved governance and public security measures in Goa.

Patkar’s statements resonate with a broader Congress campaign that positions the party as a safeguard against what it deems as the BJP’s encroachments on Goan citizens’ rights and safety, particularly in public and professional spaces.