Panjim: It was Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude on Wednesday
who tried to divert attention from the Kala Academy “corruption” issue by
pointing towards alleged “scam” in construction of Atal Setu. Now the
opposition has criticized the ruling BJP Government over these charges very
sharply. However it was Minister Govind Gaude clarified saying he was misquoted
by the media.
Speaking to media, Gaude said, “Opposition parties are targeting
me and alleging that there is corruption in the Kala Academy renovations works.
It is their duty, but there was a lot of news about Atal Setu, but nobody
speaks of it now.” However on Thursday morning, he changed his statement saying
My statement has been misquoted by a section of media regarding Atal Sethu. I
am surprised how the statement is twisted, attempting to scandalize it. I
repeat, I have never linked Atal Sethu with the corruption allegations. My
statement in Konkani is in the public domain.
Meanwhile, Opposition MLA’s reacted sharply to this, alleging that
present BJP Govt is 'Mission Total Commission'. Sports Minister Govind Gaude
has proved it. Govt is least bothered about common people and highlighted the
statement made by the Sports Minister of what is happening in Govt & that
Govt is not concerned about common man, environment and animals.