Panjim, Jan. 23 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has come down heavily on the BJP government in Goa for its attempts to amend the Lokayukta Act in order to make it a mere decorative position by rendering it a toothless tiger. AAP added that BJP is doing this only because it wants to continue with its corrupt acts without any hindrance.
While pointing out that his party was formed to rid corruption and fight against it, AAP Goa convener Rahul Mhambre, said they cannot accept any dilution of the powers or scope of the Lokayukta, which is a necessary watchdog over governance and the government.
He lamented that BJP is trying to institutionalize corruption by public functionaries and elected representatives. He also recalled how the previous Lokayukt...