Dear Goanetizens, We have often heard refrains such as "I am the people's candidate". There is no dispute about this. Indeed, do not the people vote for the candidate? Therefore, does it not make the candidate the people's candidate?
However, Goa Su-Raj Party begs to differ on this count, the reason being that a people's candidate must be elected by the efforts, and enthusiasm of the people through their willingness to participate in this movement, not only through their votes but by voluntering to work with the candidate as far as possible, and most importantly, by contributing towards the candidate's election campaign as according to their means, remembering that if the candidate spends/uses his own money and clout to get elected, he is not really the people's candidate. In such a scenario, Goa Su-Raj Party, having embarked on its mission of contesting the ensuing by-elections 2005, has fielded its candidate for the 11-Taleigao constituency, so that the Congress Candidate Mr. Babush Monserrate does not get elected unopposed. If that were to happen, it would not be democracy but mobocracy. We have reasons to believe that all plans were in place to bring about this anti-democratic move in Taleigao and hence this last minute decision to field its candidate. Therefore, to make the GSRP's candidate in Taleigao a real people's candidate, a 'Fund Raising (top of the line) Dinner' is scheduled to be held at Hotel Cidade De Goa- Dona Paula on 28th May 2005 (Saturday) with kind participation of the Hotel Management, where friends and well wishers of the Goa Su-Raj Party will show their willingness and enthusiasm in this first of its kind effort to raise funds for the campaign of its candidate. The amount fixed for this participation is Rs. 1000/- for a 'Gentleman' and Rs. 500/- for a 'Lady'. Press persons will be our guests. Each participant will receive a "Life Membership Form" (transferable), at no further cost. Those wishing to contribute to this campaign-fund but unable to attend the dinner function are welcome. You shall be well remembered. Friends and well-wishers, let us set a new electoral trend for so that our GOAN DREAM may ultimately come true. Kindly indicate to us your willingness to participate by calling 9422060347, OR, send your contribution to "Goa Su-Raj Party", H.O. 383A Pirazona, Moira Bardez Goa-403 507. Thank You. Sd/- Floriano Lobo/Candidate Taleigao goasuraj
