SUPPORT FOR ROMI KONKANI.

SUPPORT FOR ROMI KONKANI.

CONGRESS has released its election manifesto, so also BJP. In Congress manifesto there was no mention of any help for the official recognition of Romi Konkani. Neither in BJP manifesto there is any sop for Romi Konkani. Moreover, BJP has not mentioned anything about their decision that they will not harass Christians in Goa. Hence, it is to be concluded that BJP will pursue its same old communal policy, that is, hatred for Christians very vigorously under the leadership of Parrikar irrespective of positive assurance given by its big man Advani to the special Catholic delegation that met him in Goa recently. Parrikar is such a hard core communal, an anti-Christian man that people in Goa should not trust him any more nor his fake smile. Once elected to power he will do what he feels the best irrespective of what Advani said. And by the way, how one can trust Advani when he himself was the core communal involved even in the demolition of Babri Masjid? What Advani said in Goa in favour of Catholics is just a trick to win the election. People in Goa must question BJP now only that they will not accept Parrikar as the next Chief Minister of Goa IN ANY EVENT. To say this one need not be the follower of BJP only, it is enough one to be a just voter in Goa.

Being an offshoot of Maharastrawadi Gomantak Party in Goa, BJP will never support the cause of Konkani, moreover, MGP laid its foundation on the basis of hatred for Konkani especially for Romi Konkani because it is followed by Christians in Goa. MGP came into being to liquidate Christians and Christian influence in Goa. Since BJP swallowed MGP in its stomach acquiring all the past attributes of MGP, how then can BJP support Romi Konkani? Hence, it is a clue for all the Romi Konkani supporters to reject each and every candidate of BJP. Our present hot issue dearest to our hearts is recognition for Romi script Konkani also on par with Nagri script. Since BJP is silent over this issue, there is no point in affiliating with BJP. Treat BJP as anti-Romi.

What about Congress manifesto on Romi Konkani? Like BJP, Congress manifesto also silent on the elevation of Romi Konkani on par with Nagri Konkani. So how we can elect Congress candidates and Congress party to power? Saxttikar and Ilhaskar have done tremendous sacrifices for the cause of Konkani and amongst them overwhelming majority are the followers of Romi script Konkani. So why now they remain silent? Speak out loudly my friends and colleagues. Ask openly and loudly your candidates namely Luizin Faleiro in Navelim, Francisco Sardinha in Cortalim, Digambar Kamat in Margao, Mickey Pacheco in Beanulim, Philipe Neri in Velim, Alexio in Loutolim and Karl Vaz and all other Congress candidates from wherever they may be contesting the election, this question especially when they come for campaigning in your localities and constituencies: “WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON RAISING THE STATUS OF ROMI KONKANI? IF ELECTED, WILL YOU SUPPORT IN THE ASSEMBLY THE CAUSE OF ROMI KONKANI OR YOU WILL REMAIN DUMB IN THE ASSEMBLY ON THIS TOPIC? IF ELECTED, WILL YOU INTRODUCE THE BILL IN THE ASSEMBLY ON THIS TOPIC OR SUPPORT BLINDLY FOR THIS BILL IF INTRODUCED BY ANY OTHER MEMBER? OR YOU WILL BE AFRAID OF THE HIGH COMMAND AND LOCAL PRO MARATHI COMMAND WHIP? Based on their answers, voters must make their decision. Do not be afraid of your candidates. Make them bow down to your wishes and not vice-versa and if you voters remain firm in your stance, they will surely bend to your wishes because they want to get themselves elected which can come only thru your precious votes.

The issue of Romi Konkani elevation is NOW OR NEVER. Tiatrists in Goa who are now shouting so loudly must move fast, take up this issue and follow their candidates wherever they go for election campaign and openly ask them what will be their decisions once they are elected. I know Tiatrists can do lot but many of them can do only on the Stage. Hence, Wilmix Mazarello, Prince Jacob and others must now gear up their campaign and prowl on every Congress candidate especially in Salcette and get sure assurance from them that they will support the issue of Romi Konkani in the Assembly irrespective of their party manifestoes. Democracy is now coming into the lap of every voter. It is the golden opportunity for every voter to show his or her power now. DEMOS KRATIA – Peoples Power – must rule supreme. Come on tiatrists mainly from Salcette. Take up your guts and wisdom and question your candidates on this topic loudly and openly otherwise dump them all into the gutter.

MEANTIME, ASK FR. CONCEICAO WHO IS A STRONG SUPPORTER OF ROMI KONKANI THIS QUESTION: HELLO FR. CONCEICAO!! YOU ASK PEOPLE TO SUPPORT MAUWIN GODINHO IN THE COMING ELECTION. WILL YOUR MAUWIN GODINHO IF ELECTED, SUPPORT THE CAUSE OF ROMI KONKANI IN THE ASSEMBLY IRRESPECTIVE OF WHAT HIS OTHER COLLEAGUES AND HIGH COMMAND AND LOW COMMAND OF CONGRESS TELLS HIM? Hello Fr. Conceicao!! YOU ARE TELLING THE VOTERS TO ELECT CONGRESS TO POWER. IF ELECTED, WILL YOUR CONGRESS OF CHORS, BAMTTE, CHIKANER, RAPIST AND LOOTERS SUPPORT THE ISSUE OF ROMI KONKANI? Otherwise, Fr. Conceicao, tum ani tuzo Retir gelo dobean BECAUSE YOUR SUPPORT FOR MORALLY CORRUPT PEOPLE WILL BE AN ACT OF ANTI-CHRSITIANITY. CHRSITIANITY DOES NOT PREACH THE GOSPEL OF SUPPORTING CHEATS AND IMMORAL. IF YOU DO THAT THEN YOUR "PADRIPON GAL DOBEAN". BY USING YOUR "PADRIPON" DONT MISGUIDE THE INNOCENT CHRISTIANS.

A. Veronica Fernandes,
Kuwait.

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