Goa, Oct. 11 -- RTI revelations have reportedly exposed the misuse of public funds in the construction and management of Ganeshotsav Pandals, prompting strong reactions from local leaders.

Madganvcho Awaaz and youth leader Prabhav Naik have written to Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant demanding a high-level inquiry into the so-called "Pandal Scandal." The leaders also called for the immediate removal of PWD Minister Digambar Kamat.

"Faith cannot be a cover for corruption," the statement from Prabhav Naik emphasized, underlining concerns over alleged financial irregularities in the allocation of public resources for religious festivities.

The demand for a probe has sparked political attention, with citizens and activists seeking tran...