Goa Gov at dance competition - Angst or Hype? The presence of Goa's governor at the recent international dance competition held in Goa has been critiqued by some in Goa's press, cyberspace and the local BJP president.
To those critiques, I would ask your opinion: If you were the organizer of the event (and had spent a few crore of rupees to host this international competition) OR the competitor who specially flew in after months of physical and mental preparation. Then the Governor promised to grace the international event which was choreographed for a possible live telecast or CD recording and the results are to be recorded in the Guinness book of record and every international dance magazine. What would you recommend the governor? The governor is paid to make tough decisions. As usual, every Pedro, Gabru, magir Kurmulo ani Budkulo criticize the governor.:=) Ami Goenkar mhunnon we can second-guesses every decision from our balcao sitting on our banchin.:=) Aka munta - 'Cheap-shots' or 'Pot-shots'. If going to the function was the governor's job / appointment, I think he should continue with his job / appointments. I can tell you, the German Oktober-fest in the city of Rochester, NY is a two-weekend event. In September 2001, in the middle of the week was the Twin-Tower disaster. The organizers of the Oktober-fest had a tough decision. When you spend beaucoup money on an affair, it's big business and not some 'Chalta Hai' function. They held the second weekend celebrations. And it was very well attended especially if you had bought your tickets. Is this criticism of the Goa governor an angst or hype? The retired Indian Prime Minister whose mourning period it was, died of old age rather than some sudden tragedy. Life has to go on, even with all the official formalities. I hence support the governor of Goa and his decision. But this opinion comes from someone who is socially called Dr. and Mrs. Twinkle Toes (obviously not by Goans). :=)) Regards
