Freddy Fernandes wrote: I am sure like me a lot of other people too had voted for The Congress Party because of the obvious, thinking that the lesser evil is the better evil compared to the communal BJP, but now I know there is no difference between them, two sides of the same coin. Of late The BJP seem to have changed their tune regarding mining and thats most probably to boost their vote bank,all the agitations against mining and mega projects have just been rose water effect, in their mucky eyes. I am sure we Goans have learnt from our mistakes and will not fall prey to these forward and backward flips. Comment: I preume you are based outside India and hence are insulated from happenings there. I invite your kind attention to the various postings here on Goanet on events in Orissa. Please also read the latest issue of Outlook and Tehelka. If after reading all this you are convinced that the BJP has changed so far as its attitude to minorities are concerned,then I am the King of France. Remember a Leopard never changes its spots.
Yes I do agree that the Congress has let people down badly. That is why in the past I have suggested that the people of Goa should have a serious look at the Goa Suraj Party of Floriano. With the people's support, political miracles are possible. Who would have imagined that the Janata Party, a conglomeration of disparate opposition parties would have dethroned and vanquished the great dictator Indira Gandhi in 1977? Not a single newspaper or opinion poll gave Mayawati a chance in UP in 2007. Yet they did it with people's power and support. If the people of Goa truly love their motherland it is time for them to cast their vote for GSP to show where their heart lies. Regards, Marshall
