CHIEF GUEST By W. Severes, Majorda (Dubai)
On Monday, Febraury 28, 2011, I happened to borrow a copy of Khaleeej Times from by my colleague in office. And, I was astonished to read a full page advertisement in the classifieds section, of a tiatr "Daddy...Hi Tuji Sun" by "Comedian Sally" on 3rd March 2011 at Al Nasr Leisureland, Dubai, and with PWD Minister as the Chief Guest. In my 12 years in Dubai, I have seen that rival camps have emerged among Goans, those that organise Tiatr, Dances and even football tournaments in Dubai. Two of Salcete’s Political Galacticos are always specially flown from Goa to be the Chief Guest for these functions. A chief guest should be a man of good repute and respect, whom people look to him as a role model. It has become a fashion among Goans today to invite politicians to raise the toast for weddings, parties, house warmings etc. It is very disappointing indeed to see politicians invited to preside over Tiatrs and other functions in Dubai. Our corrupt politicians turn a blind eye to the Aam Admi’s problems, which has lead to the sorry state of affairs in Goa today. And yet, they are being revered and pampered by their followers. It is time Goans in Dubai, boycott each and every function organized where politicians have been invited as Chief Guests. Let us show our solidarity for our motherland -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
