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August 20 - WORLD GOA DAY
Celebrating the inclusion of Konkani in the 8th schedule of the
Indian Constitution on August 20, 1992
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I was about to reply to Dr. Barad and now Rajan writes about humiliation to
Hindus in Saudi Arabia.
I was even shocked to read that Dr. Barad visited Saudi Arabia...:)
I ask them Why do Hindus or anyone want to come to Saudi Arabia, when they
know that this Country is not
a Free Democratic Country like India and that All forms of non-muslims
worship is banned in Saudi Arabia
by the Govt.
I have been working in Saudi for the last 18 years and there are thousands
of Hindus
working here for the last 30-40 years. Most of the Engineers working for
Sabic, Mobile and Aramco
are ex IPCL,BPCL,Herdilla, Reliance etc. Even Wipro & Reliance Telcom has
signed contracts and thousands of their
staff are in Saudi. Most of the Indian Hindus working are mostly in
Management or as Advisors.
The past 18 years I am staying with my Hindu friends and they do not have
any problems here.
Some of the Hindus have their own business in partnership with the Saudis.
Recently we have seen a lot of
Maharashtrians and Gujrati Hindus opening small small shops here. This is a
peacefull country if you remain
within the laws of the country.
If you are traveling on work purpose for the first time, the immigration
authorities do investigate,
this is normal with everyone.
There is a saying in konkani...Aplem ghor. sothen Mor...dusrea ghor
Bontor...In your own house
you are the king...others house is a rag for you....
Dev Borem Korum
Eddie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rajan P. Parrikar"
To Goanet -
Selma Cardoso wrote:
I don't usually respond to anything Rajan Parrikar has to say
but I have to correct this martyred statement of his. Indians
are humiliated in Saudi Arabia not because they are Hindus
As is customary by now, Selma Cardoso/Carvalho is wrong.
Hindus are indeed singled out for humiliation BECAUSE
they are Hindus. There have been so many instances
of Hindu idols being confiscated (and perhaps trashed)
by the Saudi immigration authorities. This does not
negate the fact that non-Hindu Indians are also harassed
and humiliated by the Saudis.
All this is so well known that one can be ignorant
of it only if one has one's head up one's you-know-what.
Axiom for the day: people who assert that they do not
usually respond to or read what Rajan Parrikar writes
usually respond to and read what Rajan Parrikar writes.
Warm regards,
r
