Requiem for bypass at Dandeavado? The residents of Dandeavado put complete Trust and confidence to get the issue resolved . It was unwise to put all eggs in one basket , as the saying goes.After their centuries old habitats were destroyed by acquisition for a pittance of Rs 13m2 and Rs800 for constructions they are now in for a rude shock for further damage due to proposed flyover of 6 lanes The residents were deceived and taken for a royal ride by holding meetings, demonstrations * support of Panchayat with PWD, NH authorities ,Collector. ,CM consultants through sending representations ,creating awareness by wide publicity for over 10 years.There was never any serious attempt to get the surveyed bypass incorporated into the plan.On the other hand there were motivated instigations through unconnected villagers to raise objections without any valid reasons. It is learnt from highest authorities that people representative never showed interest to feather his own nest and protect his turf.All these years the NH authorities simply deceived us by stating that the route at Dandeavado is not finalised and under considerations abd that was a lie The meeting arranged by present MLA for the first time disclosed on vociferous demands and to our great surprise , provision of flyover The finalised route long ago was deliberately concealed under instructions . A chance meeting with Margao MLA opened up the Pandora box of finalisation. Digambar stated that it may be too late at this stage The representative was cunningly, treacherously bent upon to displace the residents once again on the stretch for personal selfish considerations.and for supporting him for umpteen terms The curses of residents surely are bound to haunt for a lifetime
Nelson Lopes Chinchinim