Come elections.minorities are important Minorities are only vote bank material. They are wanted, highlighted, much sort after once on 5 years. They are ridiculed, chided as non patriotic and blatantly asked to move to country of religious origin, Minorities are less selfish and need no certificates from politicians on fundamentals of patriotism .They have excelled in defense forces over the ages and left indelible imprints of supreme sacrifices and served the Nation ,conscious of their duties. The educational Institutes, Charitable outlets,and Medical care and nursing facilities peak out loud and clear, The service to downtrodden of all ages and sex need no comments and elaboration. Many politicians were educated in our prestigious Institutes and constantly seek admissions, sending recommendations for favours. It is a pity that some short sighted religious persons are seen hobnobbing closely with politicians for personal gains and which act is not considered favourably by laity, . After elections our authorities are seen in close proximity with the powers that be, irrespective of their character and credibility, Now all sins are forgiven and friendship is the buzz word for the good of the community It is a double standard of sorts
One incident that has left permanent blemish on minority values is the raid on Velim .Church It was a sort of public insinuation and defamatory nature that the religious places are safe store houses for distributions to influence the voters. 5 years down the lane, it is not clear as to who ordered these despicable raids after sun down. It is another matter that nothing was found, even though slanted news was floated about shifting the booty in anticipation. The church authorities have not vehemently protested this most uncharitable act, though Velim Citizens fortunately did not take it lying own in protecting their honour and those of their religious leaders. For this valiant act many have suffered and continue to suffer the consequences being embroiled in court cases The voters must awake to show such conspirators the door, even though they appear to be harmless wolves in sheep`s clothing Our Educational Institutes in Goa are under constant threats and interference unnecessarily needling their smooth function guaranteed by Constitution The Income tax short notice to all church organization to disclose the accounts with details of denomination of notes was selective and discriminatory. The church complied quickly without standing in defense to the shock and surprise of tax authorities within the shortest period without arguing about its privileges and rights., None of the political members of our community uttered a word in protest but upheld the absolute right of tax authorities. It is time now to show firmly and decisively our disgust and apprehensions about selective harassment and insinuations meted out to the minority community Nelson Lopes chinchinim
