Angry and frustrated by the poor condition of roads in Mapusa, a group of local activists staged a protest near St Joseph Chapel in Khorlim, drawing attention to the numerous potholes plaguing the area. Slogans like “Abki baar, khadde me sarkar” (This time, the government will be in the ditch) echoed the sentiment of the demonstrators, who highlighted the frequent accidents and vehicle damage caused by the neglected infrastructure.