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Mr. C.A.Bhandare wrote: Also some vocal brahmins from Margao under the guise of a NGO carried a virulent anti parrikar campaign because they couldnt gain access to corridors of power when parrikar was CM. With Kamat being CM these people have achieved their target. I do not understand why Mr. Bhandare thinks that the "some vocal Brahmins from Margao" would have had any less "access to corridors of power" under Parrikar than they, presumedly, are going to have under Digambar. Parrikar, just like Digambar and the "Margao Brahmins" are all one and the same: Saraswat Brahmins. Whether Hindu or Christian, they are the same, think the same, behave the same way and vote in the same manner). The only difference between Digambar & Manohar is that the former is secular whereas the latter is rabidly communal. The politicos know very well that the Margao electorate is very secular whether Hindu, Christian or Muslim, - Brahmin or otherwise. I agree that Manohar is an excellent manager as far as administration is concerned - though he is quite a tyrant with his subordinates and lacks people skills. However, the fact that he is rabidly communal completely obliterates his good qualities. India is a secular country and so it must remain. It is also the greatest democracy of the world whose constitution is based on the best elements of each of the great constitutions and common laws of the other great nations. The people have spoken, let us hope that the message gets delivered and understood! L.S.Nazareth ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------
