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Planning to get married in Goa? www.weddingsetcgoa.com Making your 'dream wedding' possible ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Promises made are not meant to be broken! In his over-obsession to get the “IFFI” infrastructure ready in a jiffy, the then CM Manohar Parrikar took many unwise decisions. One such disastrous decision was to demolish the Campal Football Stadium, to host the opening and closing ceremonies for the Katrinas, the Priyankas, Aishwaryas and all the other stars of the Tinsel Town. Never mind that the Football Stadium was once upon a time the ‘Pride of Panaji’. Never mind that the matches of the “Dayanand Bandodkar Cup”, a prestigious cup of the yesteryears, were hosted on this very ground. Never mind that Top Goan Teams like Dempos, Salgaocars and Vasco, locked horns here. Never mind that Top International Stars like “Salvatore Schillaci”, the winner of the Golden Boot at the 1990 FIFA World Cup, too played on this ground. Parrikar’s decision stirred a hornet’s nest. The Sports-loving residents of the city reacted furiously, their feathers ruffled, and Parrikar had to shelve the plans under pressure. However, the damage was done. The ground is in tatters now, used for Parking during exhibitions, shows and Film Festivals. It is true that the old stadium was in a dissipated condition but Parrikar had given a firm assurance to the city residents that he would build a bigger and better stadium there within a span of two years. That promise is still to see the light of the day and it’s been 5 years already. Of course, Parrikar alone should not be held responsible for the sorry state of this once beautiful ground today. He is no longer in power. The present Government too needs to be blamed. But Parrikar must remember that apart from being a Leader of the Opposition, he is also the city MLA. Promises made, are not meant to be broken. The people of the city have reposed their faith and trust in him, by electing him for a Fourth consecutive term. He must not let them down. He must impress upon the present Government and get the Digamber Kamat Ministry to give the city residents the beautiful stadium that they dream. A stadium where we can once again get to watch top class matches. A stadium where talented youngsters can nurture and harness their skills and talents. Where there is a will, there is a way. If the Government can spend Crores of rupees to build infrastructure for the Sports City in Dhargal, why can’t it mark some funds to rebuild the Campal Football Stadium? This is the least that needs to be done to give the sports lovers of the city something to cheer. If wishes were horses, beggars….it is said…would ride. Wake up Mr. Parrikar; please join us in our battle to get us our due rights! Help us to turn our wishes into reality. We need to ride too! Cheers Sandeep
