FR. BISMARQUISM IS STILL ALIVE.

When the great Greek Philosopher Socrates of ancient Greece was killed by swallowing the Cup of Hemlock, the authorities responsible to kill him thus thought that Socratism or the doctrine of Socrates will come to an end and thereby the authorities of the time in Greece will have no opposition. But no, after his death, the doctrine of Socrates became more powerful thru the followers of Socrates who realised that Socrates was killed by the then government because he was attacking the authorities then for not doing the right justice for the people.

Then the followers of Socratism revolted against the government, this opposition the government found difficult to control than the opposition of singular Socrates.  This was like “Kelem tukam ani zalem maka”. 

Similarly, according to stories circulating, the government was involved in liquidating Fr. Bismarque who was according to his followers was killed to silence his voice against misdeeds of the government.  The government thought immediately after killing him he will be forgotten.  But no, it is more than a year now that his dead body is lying in the morgue and yet he remained unforgotten hero for his followers who are still making use of his doctrine to keep his memory alive.

In the recently concluded Carnival Floats in Margao and Panjim one of the prize winning  Floats was the one depicting Fr. Bismarquism as indicated in the photo given above.  Seen in that photo are in front Kennedy, Jessy and Dlavi – all three in black T.Shirts. They are spreading the message of Fr. Bismarque even though physically he is no more alive.

A.Veronica Fernandes.

PRINCE JACOB THE EXCELLENT ORATOR.

Prince Jacob seen delivering his speech in English

It was a convocation ceremony in Delhi University many years back, Dr. Radakrishna the president of India was the chief guest while Hindi Film actor Balrajshani was the main speaker.  Being a film actor everybody underestimated him by downplaying his ability in such a forum, before his speech.  But once started, the vast knowledge with full of wisdom stored in his brain started flowing like a fountain even surprising the president who was the most wisdomatic man. Balrajshani in his speech found fault in our education system formed by the British to produce good Clerks for its Railway system.

After his speech he received standing ovation from the hall packed audience and then it was realized that he was highly educated film actor full of knowledge and wisdom. During those days he was MA and follower of Communist ideology.  He was a super actor and those who have  seen him acting in “Ek Full Do Mali” will surely agree with me. 

                                           Prince Jacob seen in between the two Kuwaitis

Similarly, on 26^th of last month, Tiatrist Prince Jacob surprised everyone including me when he delivered his beautiful oratory during the meet in Panjim to mark the 26^th anniversary of the liberation of Kuwait, this meet was organized  by Goa-Kuwait Solidarity Center.

The speech contained all the ingredients such as informative matter, wisdomatic words, good delivery, attractive tone and charismatic presentation. His expression on the gratitude towards Kuwait for affording Goans facilities to work in Kuwait was accepted by both the Kuwaitis with great pleasure.

When he stood on the podium to speak, many among the audience thought “what this tiatrist will talk in this high caliber forum?”  But once started, everyone attending this meet was glued to the mike, including his beautiful wife and daughter who were also attending this meet. Thru this speech he proved Tiatrists are also good orators. Besides, as I know him from close angle, Prince Jacob is very helpful, compassionate and charitable person.  As I am told, both the visiting Kuwaitis were deeply impressed by his speech  and would like to welcome him during his next trip to Kuwait.

A.Veronica Fernandes.

I AM GRATEFUL TO KUWAIT.

I AM GRATEFUL TO KUWAIT.

Because I went to Kuwait, I made some money.

Because I made some money I managed to get married in time.

Because I  went to Kuwait, with my money that I earned in Kuwait thru proper means, I constructed a  separate house for  my family.

Because I went to Kuwait, I gained some more acquaintances in society.

Because I went to Kuwait, I became what I am now.

Because I went to Kuwait,  I managed to unite Goans under one banner to work and to raise funds for the cause of Konkani, Novem Goem, KPA movement in Goa, Goa Cancer Hospital, Direct Flight from Kuwait to Goa, to promote our soccer activities in Kuwait, to establish Kuwait Konknni Kendr, to form Konkani Heritage Kuwait, to help building of Hotel Goan Heritage at Calangute, etc.

Even though I would not rot in Goa if I had not to go to Kuwait because I had strong educational and sporting backing with vast influence in society, yet I feel it is Kuwait that is responsible to make me what I am today. For this reason I am grateful to Kuwait and with this gratitude in mind, 26 years back with my initiative we established an organization called “Goa-Kuwait Solidairty Center” immediately after our evacuation from invaded Kuwait in October 1991, to raise our voice against Saddam Hussein and his Iraq for illegally invading Kuwait on 2^nd August 1990.   

Because of this movement Goans in liberated Kuwait gained enormous goodwill from the Kuwait government and Kuwaitis.  This goodwill must be allowed to flourish further.   

To maintain this goodwill and friendly relationship between Goans and Kuwaitis, I am still raising the voice of this friendship by organizing this meeting to mark the Liberation Day of Kuwait on 26^th February every year. 

Earlier it was in Kuwait but now since the last three years of my return to Goa, I am organizing this meeting in Goa with the participation of like minded Goans. Though the attendance was not much inspite of the enormous benefits Kuwait Goans have gained yet those Goans who felt that Kuwait is responsible for their development in their life, they must be a party to this meet.  This is the only way thru which we can show our gratitude to Kuwait from where we earned our sustenance and many are still earning.

MEANTIME, LET IT BE KNOWN TO EVERYONE, IT IS NOT KUWAIT THAT NEED US BUT IT IS WE  WHO NEED KUWAIT MORE even though we are working very hard in Kuwait in stringent conditions.

A.Veronica Fernandes,

CONVENOR: GOA-KUWAIT SOLIDARITY CENTER.