Forget the Freedom Fighters who are receiving dole. They are reduced to beggars before the government in liberated Goa. Goa can only count on those freedom fighters who have not been lured by the government's dole. They are the true freedom fighters but hardly a few are remaining.
As for Special Status for Goa, i personally do not think that Goans know what they are aksing for. Politicians were quick to ask for special economic status. Some industrialists will ask for special industrial status. So Goans must confirm what is meant by 'Special Status' and not blindly jump on the bandwagon only to realise that some vested interests have benefited. It should not turn out like the agitation to demand Konkani as official language and the last hour claim it must be only in the devanagiri script. Those who used Roman script Konkani and who selled the ranks at the agitations were fooled. There are enough vultures around to capitalise on any issue that can give them political mileage and power. -Soter
