🟧🟦 DR JACK DE SEQUEIRA 🟩🟥 Father of the Opinion Poll 🟦 Father of the Opinion Poll — a rightful name, No hand can steal it, no voice can shame. Assembly affirmed, the Centre stood tall, History sealed it beyond recall.
🟩 As Gandhi is Father of our Nation’s soul, Through sacrifice that made us whole, So stands Dr Jack in Goa’s story, Crowned by truth, not borrowed glory. 🟨 Leader of Opposition, firm and brave, He lit the path democracy gave. Vision united hearts once torn, Merger defeated, identity born. 🟧 The Opinion Poll — a people’s cry, Ballots spoke, not sword nor lie. First of its kind, a world to see, Goa chose herself — proud and free. 🟥 Yet those who harmed Goa find honour today, While Dr Jack’s memory is pushed away. Erasing the guardian of culture and tongue Is a wound on justice, deeply stung. 🟦 No memorial, no Asmitai Day, Still grateful hearts refuse decay. Public statues rise, silently proclaim: His sacrifice was never in vain. 🟩 Statehood — a crown Goa now wears, Won by courage amid doubts and fears. Yet those who benefit forget the fight, Enjoying the fruits, denying the light. 🟨 Had Goa stayed a district, small and bound, No Chief Minister’s chair, no Speaker’s sound. Culture subdued, voice made weak, Identity lost, too frail to speak. 🟧 False claimants circle history’s flame, Seeking titles they never earned nor claimed. Outside applause cannot rewrite the past — Only sacrifice makes legacies last. 🟥 Once saved, Goa’s soul is threatened again, By greed, division, and careless gain. But truth stands firm, beyond control: Dr Jack remains — Father of the Opinion Poll. — Nelson Lopes Nelson Lopes Chinchinim https://lopesnelsonnat.wordpress.com
