On 03/11/2007, Vidyadhar Gadgil <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: [I have never cast doubt on Rajan Parrikar's abilities and skills nor his commitment to improve Goa, in fact, I have appreciated both in the past. What I have questioned are his politics, and the chauvinistic and communal ideas he spouts, which can only lead to disaster. The distinction between the two ...
I have seen the photos at http://www.parrikar.org/images/deathofgoa/index.html as well as the various photos to which he has posted links from time to time, and been quite impressed. If only he were to abandon his communal and chauvinistic posturing...] jc's comment: Vidyadhar has taken the 'words out of my mouth'. I agree with the above absolutely. In fact - there is some degree of commonality (and perhaps communality) among the two Parrikars i.e. Rajan and his namesake in politics i.e. Manohar; and that is a shame for both appear to be such excellent, capable, qualified and determined individuals. I'd say this from my perspective (from afar) 1. At the moment, there appears to be NO better politician to lead Goa out of the present chaos than Manohar Parrikar. Unfortunately he is burdened by the crosses (!) and possible prejudices he carries courtesy some real and some selectively spun ghosts from the near and distant past. 2. He is also in the real dilemma of being the master who is also the servant of other masters from afar. How could Manohar Parrikar effectively turn this around? Here are some suggestions: a: Accept the the responsibility and blame (inter alia) for the communal VideoCD and the muzzling of the press and political opponents.(eg The Dr. Francisco Colaco and Floriano Lobo incidents) and promise NO repeat. b: Find 23 untainted good, hardworking, honest and self sufficient men and women and form a Goan party of Hindus, Catholics, Muslims and non-believers. c: Permanently cut the umbilical cord from the source which is jaundiced with communalism. d: Wipe the mental slate clear of all communal cobwebs. The 1 rupee question is not whether Mr. Manohar Parrikar can do it ....but whether he is willing to do it. If he were - then, I submit that Rajan Parrikar's "death of Goa" can be prevented. just my view jc ps: The Parrikars may wish to remember the advice given to the political Parrikar by a Goan academic from Texas i.e. All of us Goan Hindus, Goan Catholics and Goan Muslims are Goans. IF we do not put aside our religious differences and look after each other, Goa and Goans will be over-run by non-Goans. Barring exceptions, these non-Goans will NOT have the same love for Goa as Goans. In a short while, we will have no Goa as we knew it" [paraphrased from a tel conversation (2004) ]
