Why are they irresponsible?

The policing and administration of the riverine transport system has obviously collapsed. The Minister concerned should resign if he has any sense of morality and dignity or should be sacked for his total failure and apathy.

A committee should be formed with appropriate powers to administer the inland waterways transport system. Pending the formation of such a body the Navy should be entrusted to regulate, police and monitor the inland waterways transportation, safety and law and order to jerk the system out of lethargy and hopefully demonstrate how much improvement is possible in the system. The media and the civil society must keep up the heat on the government until positive and vigorous improvement is affected.