G O A

May 9, 2012

GOA CHIEF MINISTER MISLEADING GOANS.

CM MISLEADING GOANS ON LOKAYUKTA

by Aires Rodrigues

The Chief Minister Mr. Manohar Parrikar should not mislead the people of Goa on the Goa Lokayutka bill. Goans had been expecting an honest and transparent administration with Mr. Manohar Parrikar as Chief Minister but the functioning of this government has been very disappointing. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar should stop taking Goans for a ride

On the issue of the Goa Lokayukta bill, the Chief Minister Mr. Manohar Parrikar had on May 6th said, "The file has reached the president's office, she (President Pratibha Patil) has gone aboard. She will be back on May 8 and then we will follow it up."

Yesterday I called up the officials at Rashtrapati Bhavan and was shocked to learn that the Lokayukta bill had till date has not even reached Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Mr. Manohar Parrikar needs to be honest and truthful in all that he speaks and does It is unfortunate that even the Chief Minister’s word cannot be trusted. Mr. Manohar Parrikar in his election campaign had promised that the Goa Lokayukta would be functional within 100 days of his coming to power. If the Chief Minister is really serious on curbing corruption the Anti Corruption branch needs to be made fully functional while the State waits for a Lokayukta.

The Chief Minister had vowed zero tolerance to corruption but he has given a three month extension in service to Director of Prosecution Mrs. Shobha Dhumaskar instead of suspending her to ensure a free and fair probe into the F.I.R registered against her for allegedly cheating and causing financial loss to the State exchequer.
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar should not have promised what he knew he was unable to deliver Another such promise was that all garbage along the roads would be cleared within three months. Mr. Manohar Parrikar has completed two months in office and the removal of the garbage is yet to commence.

PARRIKAR RESPONSIBILE FOR ALINA'S FIASCO.

CHIEF MINISTER PARRIKAR RESPONISBLE FOR THE ALINA CABINET INDUCTION FIASCO

By Aires Rodrigues

As Manohar Parrikar completes two months in office his attempt to induct Mrs. Alina Saldanha, widow of the late Mathany Saldanha, into the cabinet is one of his many flawed moves. I objected to Alina’s induction as the induction of the party candidate as Minister was s a gross violation of the Election Commission’s model code of conduct currently in force for the by election to the Cortalim Constituency. Grief, Sorrow, Sympathy and Emotions cannot overtake the rule of law and the principles of propriety in governance.

The manner and haste in which Alina was sought to be made a Minister besides being highly suspicious, was politically inappropriate. This view has now also been upheld by the Election Commission of India. While the issue was being considered by the ECI, the rank defiance and sheer arrogance by the Chief Minister was outrageous. Showing scant respect to the Model Code of Conduct and the constitutional status of ECI was unbecoming of a Chief Minister.

Mr. Manohar Parrikar does not seem to have learnt from his past mistakes. A balance of legality and morality in public life leaves no room for political high handedness or despotism. He should realize that whether he likes it not we are a democracy and not an autocracy. As he now intends to pen a book on his political journey, we can expect one of the chapters to be on his futile attempt to make Alina Saldanha a Cabinet Minister.

Personally I have nothing against Alina. The voters of Cortalim will decide who their next MLA will be. When I took on the misdeeds of the earlier Congress government I was called a BJP agent. Now standing up against the misdeeds of this BJP regime I am accused of being fielded by the Congress. Such criticism does not bother me but only emboldens my resolve to carry on the Big Fight. That has been my civic duty for over three decades and the battle against corruption and nepotism must go on regardless of the government in power. Someone has to be a Watchman. The historian and moralist, Lord Acton, in a letter to Bishop Mandell Creighton in 1887 had said: "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men.". Is Manohar Parrikar listening?

Konkani Drama 'Ghonvdho' postponed to 18th May 2012

Konkani Drama 'Ghonvdho' postponed to 18th May 2012

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Kuwait: Due to unavoidable circumstances and upon request of actors coming from Goa, the Konkani drama, "Ghonvdho" has been deferred to Friday, 18th May 2012 instead of the earlier announced date of Friday, 11th May 2012.

All other details – Time and Venue remain the same.

Gate passes issued for the 11th May show will be valid for 18th May 2012.

Director Nazy Rod regrets any inconvenience caused.

The drama 'Ghonvdho' will now be held on 18th May 2012, 3.30pm at Kuwait Medical Association Auditorium, Jabriya (Near Mubarak Al Kabeer Hospital).

Presented by Kuwait's famed Lopes Brothers, the drama is written and directed by Nazareth Felix Rodrigues, popularly known in tiatr circles as Nazy Rod.

Writer-Director Nazy Rod

Hailing from Rivona, Goa, Nazy has written and staged several plays namely Krim Kednanch Bogsona, Ekuch Rogot, Punn Konn Guneavkari, Voniek Lagon, Mhozo Fuddar Raklo, Xirap, Xevott, etc. Nazy has also penned folk plays (Konkani Khell) such as Xevott, Leenakshi, Hanv Guneavkari, etc, which were broadcast on All India Radio, Panjim.

'Ghonvddho' will consist a galaxy of eminent stars. Renowned artistes and celebrities of the Konkani stage will be flown in all the way from Goa to enact in the drama. The star cast includes Comedian Anita, Steffie Goes, Comedian Luis Bachchan, Marcus Vaz and Francis de Tuem.
Francis de Tuem, the admired Goan singer blessed with a clear and pleasant voice, has carved a niche for himself on Konkani stage. The top-most singer, best known for his political songs, is expected to sing 3 enchanting solos.

Among the popular Kuwait based artistes that will take part in the drama, Sylvester Vaz, the 'Hitman of Konkani Stage' one of the superstars of Kuwait is set to sweep the audience off their feet. Other Kuwait based stars in the show are Irene Vaz, Agnes, Cajetan de Sanvordem, Sylvester Vaz, Micheal D'Silva, Mario de Majorda, Salu Faleiro, Edward Estibeiro, Lopes Bros, Luis de Sanguem, Micky, Braz de Parra, Francis, Seby, Manuel, Bab Joshua and Nazy Rod.

There will be powerful and melodious duos, trios and quartets especially composed for Kuwait audience while the drama itself promises a captivating story loaded with rib-tickling comedy sequences by comedians Luis Bachan, Anita and Salu Faleiro.

The music for the show will be provided by Maestro Shahu and his troupe. Stage-sets and lights will be provided by Thomas while John Furtado will be in charge of the sound system.

For more details and to reserve gate-passes please contact: Salmiya - M&M Confectionery - Tel: 25619946 – 97521134 or Mac - 66185487, Manuel - 99923176, Cliff - 99301347, Luis - 97895742, Nazy – 99663252, Agnello – 66512602 and Alex - 67645893.

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