Nationality and Goanness are not subject to definitions and using a dictionary by
Pundits is a waste of time. Whether one is born in Goa, speaks Konkani or has parents
who hail from Goa is immaterial. To claim to be attached to a certain place, country
or nationality is useless if those persons who also claim that nationality do not
accept you in cases where they have authority to deprive the individual of the
nationality/priveleges he/she claims.
I claim to be a Goan even though I was not born in Goa. But if Goans do not
accept me as a Goan, it matters little. O can claim to be an Indian and no one can
deny me this claim. I can claim to be Chinese or Tibetan. It is my birthright to claim
any nationality. But if I am rejected by the Chinese or by the Tibetans, it is of no
consequence unless I need recognition of these governments.
Look into all the dictionaries or almanacs. It matters little and those Pundits
that try to define who is a Goan can jump in the lake. I am a Goan even if I wear a
turbine on my head and am called Daljit Singh. Who cares if you do not consider Dalgit
a Goan. He does not need your definitions.This is true unless I need your recognition
and apply for it.
Edgar Martins
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