I second what has been said here by both, Roland Francis and Dr. Anand Virgincar, more so what the Dr. says is the fact. Goans are basically not communal but a few who have their way with the rest of the majority, are, and that too for their own selfish ends.
"If these communal players realise that the 'communal card' they play will not get them anywhere, they will do the turn-around faster than anybody else." (I am making this statement and it is directed towards certain people. Only those for whom the cap fits must wear it) floriano goasuraj ----- Original Message ----- From: "anand virgincar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 12:57 PM Subject: [Goanet] BJP's communal vote bank is growing by the minute. Bab Roland Francis said recently ( in reference to a recent letter in the Herald where the Feb 19 attack on Babush was labelled as a communal act ) : Until the constitution of India is upheld, Catholic Goans must stop using the communal card. That will only alienate them from the majority. It is time they brought their education to bear and highlight their secular character in a secular India. That and that only will secure their identity. Everytime there is an unjustified or unprovoked attack on them, they are better off decrying their attacker as a criminal rather than a Saffronite or a Hindu. My comments : We have to accept the fact that Manohar Parrikar and the BJP have a significant presence in Goan politics ( and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future ) Also, the possiblity of the BJP coming back to power in Goa cannot be entirely excluded. In the June 07 assembly elections, Pale,Dhargal,Ponda,Tivim and Cumbharjua were lost to the NCP/ Congress combine simply due to MGP splitting votes. With a BJP/ MGP coalition , these seats would have gone the other way with 3000-4000 margins in some constituencies...............................................
