"Congress Slams BJP Over Monsoon Tourism, Calls Waterfall Access a 'Death Trap'"

Panaji: Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President Amit Patkar criticised the order by GFDC Chairman Dr Deviya Rane, questioning how many Goan lives must be lost before the BJP stops playing politics with public safety.In a media statement issued here on Tuesday evening, Patkar questioned, “How Many Goan Lives Must Be Lost Before BJP Stops Playing Politics With Public Safety?”“Goa continues to mourn the loss of precious lives due to sheer negligence, administrative failure, and the BJP government’s dangerous obsession with publicity over public safety,” he said.Patkar said that despite the District Magistrate’s clear orders restricting access to high-risk waterfalls during monsoons, BJP MLA and GFDC Chairman Dr. Deviya Rane openly defies the ban to promote monsoon tourism.“This is not tourism—it is a death trap wrapped in PR,” he added..give title for thisChatGPT said:"Congress Slams BJP Over Monsoon Tourism, Calls Waterfall Access a 'Death Trap'"Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Amit Patkar has sharply criticized the BJP-led state government and Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC) Chairman Dr. Deviya Rane for promoting monsoon tourism at high-risk waterfalls. Patkar questioned, “How many Goan lives must be lost before the BJP stops playing politics with public safety?” He accused the BJP of prioritizing publicity over public safety, leading to tragic accidents during the monsoon season.heraldgoa.inDespite clear directives from the District Magistrate restricting access to high-risk waterfalls during the monsoon, Dr. Rane has openly defied the ban to promote monsoon tourism. Patkar condemned this as a “death trap wrapped in PR,” highlighting the government's negligence in ensuring public safety.The Congress party has been vocal about various safety concerns in Goa, including deteriorating road conditions and rising crime rates, attributing these issues to the BJP government's administrative failures. Patkar's latest remarks add to the growing criticism of the BJP's handling of public safety matters in the state.