PUBLIC MEETING IN SALIGAO AGAINST BJP GOVERNMENT.

Forum Poster

 

Under the Citizens of Goa forum, yesterday in Saligao, Bardez, a public Meeting was held at 4.30 PM attended by a huge crowd not only from Saligao but also from many parts of Goa including from the neighbouring villages. It was addressed by the galaxy of seasoned speakers who had something or the other to give to the audience.  Qualitatively it was of very high standard where the  speakers proved that they possessed the vital knowledge of the subject  that they are speaking.  Their speeches were like the fountain of knowledge for this reason the audience were glued to their seats till the end of the meet.

 

A huge gathering for the Meet

The major attraction of the meet was the expert Compeer, the handsome Mr. Desmond who conducted the proceedings beautifully with his excellent knowledge of Goan politics and his mellifluent tongue brought an extra colour to this meet.

 

The Compeer Mr. Desmond

 

Those who spoke were Gajaan Naik, Azitsingh Rane, Swati Kerkar, Ramkrishna Jalmi, Diogo Fernandes, Albert Fernandes, Fr. Domnick Sequeira, Kennedy Afonso, Prakash of Pilerne Forum and Prajal Sakardande.

 

Parra Boys rendering one of their songs

 

The meet started with the rendition of two songs rendered by the now well-known group of singers, Parra Boys.  One of their songs was dedicated to Fr. Bismarq since it revolves around his life and death.

Swati Kerkar rendering her fiery speech

 

The topic the speakers discussed and highlighted were murder of Fr. Bismarq and justice for him, anti-Goan Regional Plan, Demoting of Coconut Tree. Dadagiri of the BJP government and its dictatorial treatment to the people of Goa and other aspects affecting the Goans including Dr. Jack de Sequeira’s contribution to the victory of Opinion Poll and ignoring the importance of Romi Konkani.

 

Prakash of Pilerne Forum

 

Though all spoke well yet I must make special mention to the scholarly oration given by the young Prajal Sakardande with an in-depth historical background of every topic he raised.  Ms Swati Kerkar in her normal hard hitting speech warned the Goa government to administer Goan affairs carefully and requested the ladies in every village to come forward to face the challenge posed by the BJP government as she faced once in her locality in Querim to stop Nylon Factory.  Prakash from Pilerne Forum in his normal indomitable style with the help of Power Point explanation showed to the audience how BJP government of Goa is destroying Goa and thereby alerting the Goans to be vigilant.  Another firebrand speaker young Kennedy Afonso with the help of Power Point explained in detail the route and time the killers used to kill Fr.Bismarq.  It was a very chilling display and explanation.

 

Kennedy Afonso

 

The meet finally ended with the passing of important resolutions which will be presented to the government of Goa.

 

Prajal Sakardande

 

Interestingly, some of the words used by the speakers were very bold and piercing such as:  Makodd Parsenkar, Makddachea Tonddacho,  Chor Parrikar, Doldiro BJP serkar etc.

Diogo of Saligao

 

Since this meet has explained some of the unanswered questions the public had, it would be better for the organisers to make a VCD/DVD of this Video film and thru U Tube circulate it throughout the world for the global Goans to know what is happening in Goa. These global Goans also have right to know what is cooking in  their beloved Goa and how the BJP government is trying to destroy their Goa.

 

 

A.Veronica Fernandes,

Candolim, Goa.

Tel:7507394349.

 

 

 

 

SHUT - UP SUDIN DAULIKHAR.

Speaking to the media men as shown in the TV on 17.01.16 in the morning, Sudin Daulikhar said that Portugal should apologise to each and every Goan for committing cruelties on Goans. Mr. Sudin Daulikhar, shut your mouth,  you are nobody to talk on behalf of each and every Goan. As for me, I have not authorized you to speak on behalf of me and hence you have no right to ask Portugal to apologise to  each and every Goan in which category I also fall since Portuguez have not done anything wrong to me. In fact thru their rule I gained lot of benefits for which I thank them. However,  I disapprove of their colonizing of my Goa for such a long period.

Secondly, while continuing his talk with the media men, the same Sudin Daulikhar said that it was wrong on the part of MGP under Dayananda Bandodcar  to fight the Opinion Poll to merge Goa with Maharastra.  Mr. Daulikhar  you are a component of MGP which came into being with the excuse of merging Goa with Maharastra thru their hidden agenda actually to liquidate the influence of Christians in Goa. MGP’s hidden agenda was hatred to Goan Christians and Dayananda Bandodcar was the person who had hatred for Goan Christians though externally he did not indicate this but within his own circle he declared this hatred.  By merging Goa with Maharastra MGP knew Goan Christians will find it extremely difficult to acquire Marathi language and culture leading them to be defective to survive and thus get lost in their own land.  But victory in the Opinion Poll defeated this hidden agenda of MGP to Maratise Goa.

A.Veronica Fernandes,

Candolim, Goa.

Tel:7507394349  

NOT PORTUGAL'S APOLOGY BUT MGP'S APOLOGY.

Minister Sudin Dhavlikar in the Assembly yesterday said that Portugal must first apologise to Goa for mercilessly ruling over Goans.  He also appreciated the role of Bharat of ousting the Portuguese from Goa because of which he said he and his colleagues are become legislators in Goa.

For the kind information of Dhavlikar, an MGP product,  if he and others are enjoying the benefit of legislators in Goa, the credit should go to Dr. Jack de Sequeira for leading the fight to get victory in the Opinion Poll  50 years back.  Sudin Dhavlikar’s Maharastrawadi Gomantak Party under its anti-Goan boss Dayananda Bandodcar wanted to liquididate the identity of Goa by merging Goa with Maharastra and if they had to get the victory, there would not be Legislative Assembly in Goa.  In this case, Sudin Dhavlikar and all the legislators would not be legislators. Hence, it was the anti-mergerists who are responsible to make Dhavlikar and others as legislators.

Secondly, though I disapprove of the colonialisation of Goa by the Portuguese, yet I see from the historical point of view that the Portuguese did not invade Goa just as India did on 19.12.61 but they were invited to take the possession of Goa by the then rulers of Goa because the local non-Christian people were fighting among themselves.

Many of the woes of Goa were the making of Portuguese dictator Salazar whose persecution was faced even by the Portuguese citizens in Portugal which was worse than what our  elders have faced.  If it was not for the Portuguese we in Goa would be  practicing some of the worst  cruel practices.  It was Portuguese that gave us Goans certain decency and life standard which was absent in other parts of India.  In 1961 December the living standard of Goans was much higher than that of average Indians elsewhere beyond the boundaries of Goa. Today if we as Goans admired and liked by the other Indians and foreigners it is only because of the discipline and manners inculcated in us by the Portuguese. This discipline and manners are still missing in other Indians.  If today tourists from India and abroad are coming to Goa it is only because of the peaceful atmosphere existing in Goa inherited from Portuguese rule and also to enjoy the fusion of Western and Eastern cultures existing in Goa due to Portuguese rule. I am grateful to Portuguese for this good influence though I repeat that I disliked their colonialism of my Goa.

If any Portuguese has to apologise to genuine Goa lover Goans like me then it must be the then Foreign Minister of Portugal Mario Soares for signing the surrender treaty of Goa to Bharat without  consulting us, the Goans. Mario Soares acted worse than the dictator Salazar. Secondly, it is the Mahastrawadi Gomantak Party of Sudin Dhaulikar that has to apologise for Goans for trying to liquidate Goa’s identity, culture, language and tradition by merging Goa with Maharastra.

While we are blaming the Portuguese can we ask ourselves how different are we now under the Bharati rule?  Goans are treated now like third grade citizens of India.  Our tails are held tightly by the Delhi Central government.  If we want something good for our Goa the Central government refuses forcing us to come on to the streets.  See one major demand of Goans that is Special Status for Goa is denied for us for so long by both the Congress and BJP.  There is no law and order in Goa as it was during the Portuguese regime.  The governments of Goa and India are harping on the hoax of democracy but I ask what is the use of democracy  if you have no basic life amenities such as life security, employment facilities, equal social status etc.?  Indian system is discriminatory while Portuguese not, for this reason Portuguese gave us the same facilities as to their own citizens.

After analysing everything, I feel we were better off and better treated during the Portuguese regime but not now. Now Goa is plundered in all sides by the Indians coming from all over India. Earlier it was not like that.  Now under Bharati rule Goa is administered and ruled by the third grade administrators and rulers who are looting Goa like hell. An average Goan now is not happy with the rule of Goans as well as of Central rulers.  They are not good for the cause of Goa and Goans but they are good for themselves and for their nearest and dearest.  I dislike this Bharat for all the ills it created in Goa but do not accept the Portuguese colonialism.  Neither I like the colonialism of Goa by New Delhi.   

 

A.Veronica Fernandes,

Candolim, Goa.

Tel:7507394349.