Panaji MLA and Minister Atanasio Monserrate criticized late CM Manohar Parrikar for involving consultants in the planning process, alleging it led to corruption and a lack of progress. Monserrate claimed that despite having experienced engineers, Parrikar opted for consultants, contributing to widespread corruption. The minister pledged personal oversight of Smart City projects for the next three months, stating that if necessary, interior roads would be closed to vehicular traffic until completion by March 31.