The saga of the murderous assault on social activist Rama Kankonkar refuses to fade. In fact, it’s aged like fine wine — getting more pungent with every twist. The government blames the opposition, the opposition blames the government, and the public? We’re left with popcorn in hand, watching this tragic-comedy unfold.
Fresh out of the Goa Medical College after 23 long days, Rama didn’t just walk out — he dropped bombs. Allegations flew straight toward Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte, claiming their involvement in the attack.
Naturally, this revelation poured a gallon of kerosene on an already raging fire.
The Opposition pounced faster than a cat on a laser pointer, demanding Sawant’s and Khaunte’s resignations. Civil society joined in the chorus, calling for either a CBI probe or an independent inquiry by a retired High Court judge. The government, of course, responded with its signature shrug — “No, thanks.”
But the real entertainment lies not in the crime itself, but in the cover-up choreography. The ministers and BJP office-bearers have managed to expose themselves with the grace of a magician revealing his own tricks.
Chief Minister Sawant boldly declared that the police have been given a “free hand” to investigate — a phrase that in Indian politics often translates to “We’ve told them exactly what to find.” Meanwhile, other ministers echoed the line that the government is “not interfering” in the probe. How reassuring!
Let’s be honest; this statement needs not a pinch, but an entire pound of salt. When the Home Minister himself (yes, the same person who also happens to be the Chief Minister) claims the police are “independent,” it’s basically a polite reminder that our so-called investigators are nothing more than caged parrots, waiting for instructions from their political masters.
And seriously — why do so many ministers need to issue clarifications if they’ve done nothing wrong? Is this a political press conference or a group therapy session?
The opposition, naturally, has seized the golden opportunity, pointing out that law and order in Goa has collapsed under Sawant’s watch. And honestly, can anyone argue otherwise at this point?
Then comes the next twist in our thriller. Upon his discharge, Rama directly named Sawant and Khaunte before the media — after giving his statement to the police. Cue chaos. The government and police, in perfect harmony, rushed to deny it. Only problem? Their denial exploded right in their faces.
After recording his statement, the police leaked it to the media to endorse Rama never mentioned any politicians during questioning. Oh, really? Let’s unpack that.
Would Rama feel safe to speak freely while lying in a government hospital under the same government he’s accusing?
Did the police even bother to ask if politicians were involved, or did they stick to the government script?
If there are conflicting statements, why the hesitation to record one before a magistrate? Are they waiting for a government-approved magistrate to magically appear?
And what exactly is the “brief” given to the police — to find the truth, or to bury it deep enough that it never resurfaces?
And now for the final act: Zenito Cardozo — the convenient fall guy. Everyone knows Zenito’s “skills” are for hire. The police naming him as the mastermind is like blaming the delivery boy for the mafia hit. The real question is — who ordered the job?
Of course, the “caged parrots” already know. They just have different instructions: cover up, confuse, and keep the big names clean.
In the end, this isn’t just an attack on one man. It’s an attack on truth itself — and Goa’s political circus seems determined to make sure the show goes on.
