Nasci4: <Yes the Panchayat Raj is in force now; but don't u see that the
evil forces prevailing as a result of the Communidades system has spilt over
into panchayat politics and state politics>
JC4: Please explain
From: "Nasci Caldeira" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
< The Goan villagers are divided into gaunkares and moradores; and these two
groups have effectively become vote banks for their respective candidates.
All that happens is that they let each groups man, be the sarpanch
alternatively; then when it comes to doing something concrete for village
developement; there is no agreement, in most cases; u see there is no unity,
even when they might be supposedly claiming allegiance to the same party;
And this differentiation goes on into Church administration and the
celebration of feasts etc.
Effectively 'apartheid' in seating, celebration of Church feasts etc. Very
un Christian; The cause of this is none other then "the institution of
Communidades"! It stands to reason that the cause has to be removed for a
good follow on effect! Same problem 'cause of the caste system>
Dear Nasci,
When the plague hit Old Goa, the Barros, Colaco and Falcao families went to
Velim. They settled there. There are now the "Moradors" or Residents of
Velim. They are not the Gaumcars of Velim and rightly receive NO "Zhonn"
from the Communidade of Velim.
However, I must have missed something. I have not yet seen the voting for
the Panchayat elections divided on the basis of who is Gaumcar and who is
not.
I truly must have missed something!
Also, at St Francisco Xavier Church in Velim, I have not seen any
differential seating for Gaumcars v Moradors. As my good neighbour in Velim
Mr. Ben Antao (a Gaumcar of Velim) will attest, neither he nor I knew who
was the "Morador" and who the "gaumcar" till the age of the Internet. In
Velim, we visit each other's houses and celebrate feasts together.
And .... I don't believe we care much to vote for the Panchayat elections -
as all the elections produce, is another layer of crooks. That is an Indian
Gorr-mental gift to Goa.
Now .... did you just say that the Communidade System was akin in its effect
to the Caste System?
Really?
my friend, you have NO idea of what the Caste System has done!
jc
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