SALIGAO VILLAGERS UNITE AGAINST MIGRANT INFLUX
The citizens of Saligao have taken matters into their own hands
>From outsiders' depredations to protect their precious lands
I wish them all success in their brave undertaking
And hopes it proves to be a wider effort in the making
Of a vigilant people, ever ready to unite and frustrate evil plans.
- Shanti Dhoot
RE:
Message: 6 of 20 Apr
Subject: [Goanet] Saligao citizens express concern over influx of
migrants in village
PANJIM, APRIL 19 - Saligao citizens vociferously protesting against the
massive influx of migrant labourers at the recent Gram Sabha meeting held
recently, warned that the peace of the village would be threatened if the
antecedents of these labourers were not checked.
Protesting against the presence of these migrants, Tony Remedious, speaking
at the recent Gram Sabha pointed out that many of the migrant labourers
consume alcohol in large quantities and on getting intoxicated cause
disturbance in their neighbourhood, due to loud shouting and fighting.
Carlos Fernandes, accused some of the village elected representatives in the
Saligao panchayat of assisting some of these migrants to settle down in the
village by illegally issuing them ration cards, keeping their vote bank in
mind.
