http://www.goa-world.com All About Goa & Goans Worldwide GULF-GOANS E-NEWSLETTER (SINCE 1994) Govt has damaged state's economy, says Parrikar NT NETWORK www.navhindtimes.com Posted on 2008-12-28 PANAJI- Stating that the government is acting like a 'headless chicken,' first adopting denial mode as regards terror threat to Goa and then going into an uncontrolled panic, the Leader of the Opposition on Saturday said that the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat and the Home Minister, Mr Ravi Naik have indirectly damaged the state economy by harming the tourism sector through their flip-flop statements and irrational decisions. �This is just at what the 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai were aimed at � destroying the economy of the country," he added. Addressing a press conference, Mr Parrikar said that though general tightening of the state security was a must, the attitude of the government visible while handling the state security matters during the past 15 days is condemned by the Bharatiya Janata Party. "The government while beefing up the state security should have also allowed all genuine Christmas and New Year programmes to take place instead of selectively issuing permissions for such events, he stated, pointing out that the absurdity in security measures is evident at the Margao railway station where the people are made to pass through the metal detector while the goods go unchecked. Observing that the suicide attacks by terrorists cannot be prevented through security placement but by advanced intelligence information, the Leader of the Opposition said, The Chief Minister continuously refuted the BJP observations that Goa is on the map of terrorists until the central government saw a general threat perception to the state. Immediately, the state government acting as if there was a specific intimation about terrorist attack on Goa, went into hyperactive mode and is now unduly causing harassment to the public," he maintained. This has resulted in the international tourists running away from Goa and furthermore, the government decisions all set to have long-term repercussions on the state tourism," he predicted. Speaking further, the Leader of the Opposition said that the state BJP unit is ready to support the government efforts against the Kalsa-Bhandura project of the Karnataka government, harming the Mhadei River a great extent, provided the state government takes the party unit into confidence. The government cannot take the opposition for granted, he stressed. Reiterating BJP's demand for release of a White Paper by the government on the Mhadei issue, Mr Parrikar said that the government is taking bizarre decisions like organising a dharna before the Parliament when it is not in session, instead of following logical path and fighting out the Mhadei case in the Supreme Court where there is a better chance of success. "The government should have actually thought of organising a dharna in front of the Prime Minister's residence," he suggested pointing out, "on second thoughts, why is there any need for a dharna when the Congress is in power at the Centre as well as in Goa. Replying to a question as regards the state BJP unit negotiating on the Mhadei issue, with the party's government in Karnataka, Mr Parrikar said, I will do just that; but for that to happen, I should be the Chief Minister of Goa. Such talks need to be carried out on the government level, he noted, and I should have an authority to do so." "However, If the state government wants me to speak to the Karnataka government, subject to the condition that they tell us all the truth in this matter, I will definitely extend my assistance, Mr Parrikar said, observing that the Union Ministry for Environment and Forests has a authority to close down the project detrimental to the ecology. Other news items Govt has damaged state's economy, says Parrikar Konkani Songit Kala Kendr's award ceremony tomorrow Govt issues memorandum Goa-World http://www.goa-world.com Gulf Goans Mailing List email: [email protected] The First e-Newsletter for the Goans in the Gulf region and beyond ~ Important Notice ~ Articles/Messages appearing here contain copyright material. They are meant for your personal use and may not be reproduced or redistributed. While the goa-world.com team makes every effort to ensure accuracy, we can not be held responsible for the content nor the views expressed, which may not necessarily be those of either the original author or www.goa-world.com team members or associates. Please feel free to contact us via email [email protected] . The First Online Konkani Music Station - Started on March 14, 2000 http://www.live365.com/stations/61664 Konkani Video on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/uly334 Nothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of pleasures, costs nothing, and conveys much. -- Erastus Wiman
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