EXORCISING OUR GADDAFIS It struck me that our situation vi-a-vis our government, bears a striking resemblance to Libya! Goa government has been hijacked by many Gaddafis who rule the roost! They have bled Goa and the "susegad" goans to ensconce themselves comfortably for life by becoming rich and powerful.They have built up their close relatives/clans for support,hired mercenaries, both local and outstation(paid in cash/kind by favors,fridges,TV sets,protection etc) and monopolize the bureaucrats,police and enforcement agencies.They have no problem in using the courts and issuing ordinances.They can do whatever they want with the connivance of the High Command and vested interests with impunity to live life king-size. 2. To reverse the present entrenched corruption and destructive policies, none of the present parties and opportunist politicians must feature. We perhaps need a 3rd Front of caring professionals who maybe from any discipline, sportspersons and even educated Fisherfolk,Workers, Dalits and OBCs( Who can help raise their brethren to higher levels without the ills of reservation)to band together.This is possible if the Rajan Parrikars,Soters,Dr Colacos,Dr Rebellos, GBA, GRA and so on can bury the hatchet and proactively put their heads together with one united aim i.e. to dislodge our Gaddafis.The public meeting called by the GRA at 3PM on 15Mar at Azad Maidan is a golden opportunity for cooperation,road map and long term planning for "strength in unity" to change the tide in our Golden Jubilee year!
