Re: [Goanet] Horror in Paithona
To Goanet - The hoarding for the Paithona horror, placed appositely at Goa Velha for the benefit of bhaile arriving into Panjim from the airport - http://www.parrikar.org/images/samples/paithona-ad.jpg En passant, we note that Digu takes this route everyday. But of course, he knows nothing of this project since he spends all his time devoting himself to the cause of the Goan people. Warm regards, r
Re: [Goanet] Horror in Paithona
To Goanet - Today I went again to Paithona and took a friend along. We had a talk with the family who lives cheek by jowl to the Chowgule Real Estate Constructions project and gathered the following: - Construction began even before the NOC was issued by the panchayat. - Over 100 trees were destroyed. - The project hit turbulence and was stalled for a month or so after a panch objected but 5 lakh rupees cleared the air and ensured a smooth ride. - The stench wrought by the open-air defecation of ghati labourers has made life a living hell for these villagers. - Bhaile are seen almost every day scouring sites/plots in the village (nothing new there). - Plots are being parceled for sale/construction by another company in what is presumably a non-settlement zone. See photo #3 in the earlier post. - The MLA for this village is Dayanand Narvekar. Warm regards, r
Re: [Goanet] Horror in Paithona
I know it is a burdensome chore to continue doing what you are doing--chronicling the devastation taking place in Goa and I can appreciate your expression of disgust and helplessness! And I have also noticed some sniping at you from the usual suspects! As I have said before, you are doing more than is expected of any normal human being.. But perhaps others on Goanet and in Goa who have the time, the inclination and love for their land, can give you an assist. Lots of Goenkars on this forum have expressed their pain and have felt their impotence and frustration in not being able to do anything. But I am sure a lot of them would come forward with financial wherewithal if there was someone to be a torchbearer. I, for one, pledge to contribute generously.I realize it is a heavy burden to bear--but if you show willingness and are able to put together a team of professionals, environmentalists, lawyers, etc.to stand up to the predators, I feel confident that many of us in the diaspora would come forward to put up a fight. It is certainly worth the effort! - Original Message - From: Rajan P. Parrikar [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Goanet [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2007 8:21 AM Subject: [Goanet] Horror in Paithona To Goanet - I have been taking morning drives through Goan villages these past few days. Today I came upon this heinous sight in Paithona - a large wooded area cleared for pouring concrete - http://www.parrikar.org/images/samples/paithona-horror-01.jpg http://www.parrikar.org/images/samples/paithona-horror-02.jpg This violence has effectively finished off the serene, beautiful village of Paithona, and the assassins are Chowgule Real Estate Constructions. I have said this before: saving Goa is an unequal fight, between part-time do-gooders and full-time criminals. By the time the claque of poseurs comprising the Task Force for RP 2021 finishes its charade there won't be much left to save. I don't know why I even bother posting these pictures anymore. Warm regards, r ps: Aldeia de Goa has advertisements on the front page of Navhind Times today. pps: Villas for NRIs Only soon coming up at Dona Paula. ppps: Dear Goans, get ready for that jump en masse into the Arabian Sea.
[Goanet] Horror in Paithona
To Goanet - I have been taking morning drives through Goan villages these past few days. Today I came upon this heinous sight in Paithona - a large wooded area cleared for pouring concrete - http://www.parrikar.org/images/samples/paithona-horror-01.jpg http://www.parrikar.org/images/samples/paithona-horror-02.jpg This violence has effectively finished off the serene, beautiful village of Paithona, and the assassins are Chowgule Real Estate Constructions. Go to - http://www.crecgoa.com/meadows/index.html Soon Sharma-ji, Mrs Taneja, Mr Sabharwal and their brood will be strutting around in Paithona. Now if only those Goan pests who have been living there for ages would get lost. I talked to some of the villagers. Apparently the Panchayat honchos sold out for 5 lakhs rupees and that orders also came from above. This project has illegal written all over it. In the woods right opposite the Chowgule atrocity you see this ominous sign - http://www.parrikar.org/images/samples/paithona-horror-03.jpg I have said this before: saving Goa is an unequal fight, between part-time do-gooders and full-time criminals. By the time the claque of poseurs comprising the Task Force for RP 2021 finishes its charade there won't be much left to save. I don't know why I even bother posting these pictures anymore. Warm regards, r ps: Aldeia de Goa has advertisements on the front page of Navhind Times today. pps: Villas for NRIs Only soon coming up at Dona Paula. ppps: Dear Goans, get ready for that jump en masse into the Arabian Sea.
