May 27, 2007

MEETING IN KUWAIT ON GOA ELECTION

GOA ELECTION MEETING IN KUWAIT.

Kuwait Goans are always on forefront amongst all the expatriate Goans to show their concern for Goa and the events taking place in Goa. In view of this and as usual, maintaining their tradition, in Kuwait city on Friday 25th of this month, A. Veronica Fernandes convened a meeting of like minded Goans who are equally concerned of the forthcoming election in Goa on 2nd June 2007. It was a very good discussion held and some of the speakers spoke openly and boldly so also loudly on the candidates and their parties and their demands. Tiatrist Rosary Ferns in his speech said Tiatrists in Goa can do a lot to force the candidates to promise to get the Romi Konkani Bill passed but do our Tiatrists have a genuine will to do so? I doubt, he said, because on the eve of the poll candidates will pour money and make some of the otherwise vocal Tiatrists dumb. He further said some of the Tiatrists are become purchasable commodities. Their love for Roman Script Konkani is very shallow. Otherwise, they must all join together and in one voice they must ask their candidates in every constituency that they will support Romi Konkani. Further Rosary said, Mickey Pacheco should be asked by the voters from Colva and other villages of Benaulim constituency that Pacheco should remain faithful to his party, give top priority for Romi Konkani issue and work for the upliftment of Goan causes. Rosary also said that of course dejectingly that Konkani issue is not important for the MLAs and candidates because it does not fetch them any remuneration. It is only a good slogan as an election gimmick. Then he added, our Romi Konkani issue will remain unresolved like Kashmir issue between India and Pakistan because Congress Party and its candidates and MLAs and Ministers are not faithful to it. We so much relied on Congress but it does not support our issue of Romi Konkani.

Luis Cardoso in his normally witty argument said that why priest don’t contest election instead of openly supporting this candidate and that candidate? The Church of Goa is not under one principle because of this unprincipled stand of the Church, one priest is supporting Luizin Faleiro by blessing his campaign openly while in the same constituency another priest giving his blessing for Churchill Alemao of Save Goa Front. Fr. Conceicao is saying support Congress because it is the only secular party while the other priest from the same Goa Church saying support Save Goa Front because it is a party of upright Goans. Then which priest is giving the right guidance to the faithfuls? Which priest is giving instructions to the faithfuls as per the policy of the Church and by the way what is the policy of Goa Church? Is Patriarch sleeping at Altino?

Supporting Luis stand, Elvino Rodrigues argued that recently in Philippines one T - Shirt priest contested election and got elected. Why our priests cannot do the same instead of openly supporting their favourite candidates sometimes for their own selfish benefits? Some years back 5 priests were the members of the Ministry formed in one the Countries in South America and they had the approval of the Vatican to do this. Further Elvino argued that the work done by the current MLAs and Ministers is of minor importance and whatever they did it was not a favour on the people. They are elected to do this job only and not to bark like dogs saying “I did this road, that electrical jobs etc”. He further said Dayananda Narvenkars projects such as IT Park will never fetch jobs for Goans. As in other cases, the jobs there will go for non-Goans only for a price. Aldona constituency voters should be very careful of Narvenkar and if possible now only they must get an undertaking from Narvenkar that he would not proceed further on his pet projects against the wishes of the local Goans otherwise, voters there should reject him and priests from Aldona Constituency Churches must awaken the people there against the menace of Narvenkar’s projects including the Cricket Stadium which is not favoured by the locals. Elvino also said with regards to Romi Konkani that priests must openly campaign for this cause because the proceedings oral and written conducted in the Church are organized in Roman script Konkani only otherwise "Novo Korar" and other liturgical works of the Church in Roman script “ghal Igorjechea Dobean”.

Manuel Goes and Alex de Consua said in no way Mathanay Saldanha should be voted back to power in Cortalim because he is a traitor and revengeful man. In order to take his revenge against Congress, Mathanay Saldanha supported communal and anti-Christian BJP when he was elected on anti-BJP platform. They also said Mauwin is a number of cunning and anti-Goan because of this anti-Goan attitude of his he naturalized all the Ghanttis at Birlanagar and created a vote Bank for him. Raymond D’Sa may be an ideal candidate and electing a new man like Raymond D’Sa may help. Helping a non-Goan to get elected in Cortalim as Sarpanch by Mauwin Godinho was condemned by all.

Everybody agreed that to create a vote Bank for certain candidates, especial Housing colonies are created in many places in Goa. But on whose plots? On Government plots where non-Goans are given priorities. Are these MLA’s and Montris fit to serve Goans? It was in one voice everybody agreed that we should not vote for BJP because they are communal, anti-Christian, anti-Konkani like MGP and anti-Romi Konkani. Though BJP men are not as “Chors” and as “Bamtte” as Congressmen are.

Everybody agreed that Churchill Alemao is much better than Luizin Faleiro and all the Navelimkar attending the meet agreed to advise their nearest and dearest back home to vote for Churchill Alemao because he declared his support for Romi-Konkani while Luizin Faleiro like a cunning fox and a political crook is keeping his total silence on this issue. One thing Navelkars must agree that Churchill must not defect to any other party because in the coming election no single party will get majority. The result of election will be “Torre de Babel”. It was unanimously agreed by all the attendees to tell their family members back home in Goa not to vote for Congress party back to power because including the number one fraud Margareth Alva, most of the Congressmen are Chor and anti-Romi Konkani.

It was also agreed by all to request the Taleigao voters to get a firm undertaking from Babush Monsurate that he will support Romi-Konkani, he will not any more indulge in Town and Country Planning bill nor in Regional Plan for Goa neither he will defect to any other party. All the speakers in one voice loudly said “Not To Vote for UGDP” which is a big joke because they are selling their MLAs like “Bangdde”. UGDP has no control over its MLAs. The whole tamasha of election in Goa is made by UGDP. It was also agreed that if Congress gets a chance to form Ministry, in no way Rane should be made Chief Minister again because he lost his brain cells. Rane is a traitor for this reason thru chickanery he is inducting his son into Assembly thru side door. And while Rane is playing his tricks to get his son into the Assembly making the whole Congress a “chutiya”, Volkott Margareth Alva is silently watching the whole tamasha, of course nodding her shameless head to Rane. Alva finally will tear Congress in Goa into pieces and disappear into oblivion. She was rejected in Mangalore by Mangaloreans. We in Goa get only the rejected “Kolgim” to suck Goa.

While concluding the meet, everyone wished Goans in Goa all the best to elect all the best candidates.

A. Veronica Fernandes,
Kuwait.

May 25, 2007

OPEN LETTER TO TIATRISTS.

OPEN LETTER TO TIATRISTS.

Hello Tiatrists,

History salutes you because many of the yesteryears Tiatrists have done wonderful job in our Goan society. Since the inception of Tiatro over a hundred years back, Tiatro and Tiatrists played a leading role in our society to change the thinking and acting of society for the betterment of Goans. If Goan society has made such a vast development it is partly if not mainly due to the tremendous efforts made by the Tiatrists to change our society from bad to good in different fields. The “dadagiri” of “Bamonshahi” and “Bhattkarshahi” was shattered by the Tiatrists. One example: Alexinho de Candolim in one of his Tiatros “Amchea Xetachi Panvddi” in one of the statements said referring to Bamon Bhattkar: “Adim Ami Tumkam Mhonttalet Bab Pun Atam Tumkam Ami Mhonttat Dukor”.Through such inflammatory statement Alexinho de Candolim inculcates a sense of fearlessness into the minds and hearts of ordinary Mundkars because during those days Bhattkar means worst than a Hitler or a “Devchar”.

Minguel Rod for example destroyed the curses of Dowry and Caste System and its implications on our society. Being himself a victim of Caste system due to which he was denied the privilege of getting married to a beautiful and nice girl from Saipem – Candolim who was a very good friend of my mother, Minguel Rod composed and rendered many songs against the promotion of Caste system and also he wrote many Tiatros which depicted the curse of Caste system in our society. The early Tiatrists especially those who acted in Tiatros before the liberation of Goa worked extremely well in support of egalitarian society in Goa and eradication of caste system.

The Tiatrists of post liberation Goa educated the Goan society of the political defects in our political system and how Bharati Raj has spoiled the beauty, peace and serenity of Goa. Tiatrists from the stage disclosed how due to the introduction of Bharati Raj in Goa corruption has penetrated in each and every segment of our society. Because of the heavy campaign from the stage in support of Goa for Goans and Konkani for Goa and not Marathi, Tiatrists from 1962 helped save Goa from the clutches of Maharastra and Marathi. For any issue of public interest for the benefit of Goan and Konkani causes, Tiatrists always rose to the occasion and helped Goa in right direction. Though every Tiatrists was not a party to this campaign but overwhelming majority were and are.

Now it is a turn of Tiatrists once again to change their style of campaign for the cause of Goa and Konkani not from the stage but beyond the stage. Tiatrists are celebrities and they have mass following. Taking advantage of this, they must now go to every meeting, either in groups or individually, of the election where local candidates of any political party is to address the meeting. During the meeting they must first pose this question to the candidate: “WILL YOU SUPPORT THE CAUSE OF ROMI KONKANI ONCE YOU ARE ELECTED OR NOT? IF THE ANSWER IS NO, then tell the candidate then and there that WE WILL NOT VOTE FOR YOU. Let us see how strong the candidate is to say NO. We don’t want to listen from the candidate simple “Xemaicheo Kannio” that “yes, I will see to this topic after I am elected”. Don’t listen to this lie. After the election they will not even bother to look at our faces because they are “ROSTAD” POLITICIANS and these Rostad politicians will rule Goa during the next five years and convert Goa into a ROSTAD place.

The above questions should be posed more strongly and more openly to Luizin Faleiro who during the last full tenure never did anything for the cause of Romi Konkani. They are fit only to talk and make money for their personal benefits. This pertinent question also should be posed forcefully to Mickey Pacheco by the Benaulim Tiatrists. Benaulim has the unique distinction of producing more Tiatrists in Goa. They are all supporters and promoters of Romi Konkani. It is now their turn to get a firm assurance from Mickey Pacheco that he will definitely work for the cause of the elevation of Romi Konkani on par with Nagri script once he is elected. In the same manner Sardinha should be attacked because he is become hardened politician now like Luizin Faleiro. In Cortalim F.X. Pereira and other prominent Tiatrists should pose this same question to Mauwin Godinho and get his assurance that he will support the cause of Romi Konkani once he is elected. Similarly this question should go to Mathanay Saldanha and Raymond D'Sa who are also aspiring for the seat in Cortalim. F. X. Pereira is a great Tiatrists and in this capacity he has helped a lot for the Konkani cause from Kuwait during his so many years of work in Kuwait. I have tasted his taste and love for Konkani. I hope he will play a dominant role in Cortalim in this direction.

Come on Goan Tiatrists, wake up now because this is the only opportunity for you to get your and our demands fulfilled. Don’t be the victim of bribes and lollipops if your candidates dole you to silence your mouths. This is the last chance for us to make our wish for Romi Konkani fulfilled.

Oh Romi Konkani promoters in Goa, you have your organization and Tomazinho Cardoso and Cyriaco Dias both the residents of Calangute constituency must be told strongly to get similar assurance from all the candidates contesting the election from Calangute constituency. Can Tomazinho Cardoso take up this challenge and question the Calangute candidates on this topic? Or Tomazinho Cardoso feel backward because his own contribution as a MLA and Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly is Nil on this topic? Romi Konkani.lovers and promoters and supporters must take this as the only opportunity to get our demands fulfilled. Otherwise there is no point in having meetings for the cause of Romi Konkani at TB Cunha Hall in Panjim and promote Tomazinho Cardoso as a hero of Romi Konkani. Otherwise it is no use for Tiatrists to shout from the stage and at right time that is now, do nothing.


Veronica Fernandes,
Kuwait.

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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