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Does Goa require IFFI? Is it worth spending crores of rupees on event like IFFI in Goa? Three loyalist groups will simultaneously express their own views on these and other related questions pushing every Goan in utter confusion! Voice of Congress loyalists including congress themselves: It was a big NO for IFFI 2004. And they protested against IFFI celebrations! Anti-propagandas, anti-forces and charges of money manipulations were the hot issues of IFFI 2004. So much so that Congress was even preaching BJP government as to how government should spend and regulate public money! These issues are still not resolved and yet Congress in command is marching towards celebrating IFFI 2005 who where opposing BJP organized IFFI 2004 tooth and nail. Is not this a big political hoax!! Voice of BJP loyalists including BJP themselves. It was a big YES for IFFI 2004. And they did it for the first time! Within record time! And henceforth it's going to be a big NO for IFFI. Reasons being ruling government failed on many counts including money laundering in IFFI affairs. Voice of NGOs including other minor political parties: Their views depend on their inclinations to political party or political personality supporting them. No Goan NGOs so far have showed their erect back spine and antiestablishment spirit of fighting for rights! On the contrary they have always been showing their loyalties either totally bent or inclined towards one or other political party! These NGOs, only keep shouting "This government has no right to spend Goan Tax Payers Money on such faltu things". Not only that they are ever ready to argue in favor of their party's and their politicians misdeeds even when they still don't know the constitution of their favored party nor they fully know the politicians! Considering past and present behaviors of Goan politicians, Goans must not get mislead or surprised over their sudden occurrence they shoot up! For they survive only on doing this. It's like their bread and butter!! Louder the outburst bigger the cake share they get. These politicians, especially one in opposition and NGOs supporting them, feed public with emotions and fears to come from ruling party. They also know that Goans can be very easily manipulated. They also have the skills of creating unwarranted disturbance within the public, creating hatred within gender, race, religion, social ethics, and social fabric. They do all this only for their own glory and power. What is worst of all is even the educated class, no matter how much he or she is qualified, gets cemented with politicians and NGO's self centered ideas! Considering all this, their sudden outburst must be neglected as A Typical Political Fiasco. In this connection, let's look at the factual scenario prevailing in Goa. The very same Congress and their supporting appendices in NGOs, who were objecting to IFFI 2004, are seen to be in a thrilling atmosphere busy chalking out even the impossible for IFFI 2005. They are also seen trying to convince Goans that Congress has already taken care of basic issues and the needs of Goa in terms of providing 24 x 7 water supply, providing 24 x 7 electricity supply, providing bump and pothole free roads, providing medical needs, providing quality education, tackling growing garbage problems, etc that too within 4-5 months of their coming to power. And having achieved these objectives they have every right to celebrate and entertain Goans with IFFI 2005 Tamasha! Not only this, the sentimental feelings and expressions of renowned Goans in Remo Fernandez during IFFI 2004 and that of Vendell Rodrigues raised much before start of IFFI 2005 are dumped in ever mounting Goa's garbage!! If Goan politicians can do such things to renowned personalities in Remo and Vendell where do the feelings of general public stand! Dear Goans these politicians and NGOs are taking us on golden ride! A time has come for all of us to unite ourselves - a time to silently start preaching our own constituency dwellers on what's going on in Goa. Time has come for all Goans to fight individually and collectively to drive out the Hippocrates in Politicians (and NGOs alike) during the forthcoming election that is due 18 months hence. Remember "Doing silently, selflessly & individually is the only Golden Way to success". Our true independence is nothing but getting out of the clutches of these political rascals!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 1st Young Goans International Essay contest 2005 | | | | Theme: WHAT CAN I DO FOR GOA | | More details at | | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/034190.html | --------------------------------------------------------------------------
