Well, the question that got asked a few times among people I met in the audience was: who's behind this?
As hinted below, the answer could be: Goa's former chief minister, Dr Wilfred de Souza! There are two issues here. Politicians are quick to pick up people's issues (at least when *they* need to). But, what is of equal concern is the manner in which the woes of the citizen have been converted into a political football of sorts -- by various individuals, parties and politicians -- to be used when they need to, and then quickly forgotten. The question staring everyone in the face: will the people be able to make use of the politician? Or, will the politician, once again, make use (and simply discard) the people and their concerns? FN PS: I see no problem with Muslims asking for a kabrasthan (they have been long denied one), just as others (Christians and Hindus too) would seek their rights when they are a minority in some other place. This is no favour... About three decades ago, a number of Catholics in my village raised a hue and cry when Hindus sought a burial ground, away from the hill and closer to the village. All kinds of issues were raised. Too close to populated areas, lying in between the church and cemetery... Today, after many moons, all these coexist peacefully. It's a lesson we've all learnt.... Frederick Noronha :: +91-9822122436 :: +91-832-2409490 On 15 March 2011 22:12, SOTER <[email protected]> wrote: > "GIVE US LAND TO BURY OUR DEAD IN NORTH AND SOUTH GOA." > This mysterious banner put up at Azad Maidan with a coffin on the stage > seemed to say it all. Is GRA already preparing for a decent Goan burial? Was > it a for a kabrastan or cemetry? ... > Going from reports, it became evident that WEE WILLIE WINKIE WENT TO AZAD > MAIDAN RIDING ON THE GOAN DONKEY. > Viva Carnival! Viva Feni!
