While we fully sympathise with the tribal cause for demanding their political rights, we cannot celebrate the tribal hooliganism witnessed at Bali. The tribals of Goa are not the type that descend from the jungles into the developed cities as in many parts of this country. Such jungle conduct of arson and killing cannot be tolerated in a civilised society like Goa known for its peace and patience. The last time when this tribal group blocked NH17 at Porvorim for over 6 hours we witnessed the unnecessary abuses and aggression of the youth against the public while the police stood and watched as silent spectators. Violence will not attract any sympathy to their cause, moreover it will spill into retaliation from other communities who are unnecessarily put to inconvenience. This tribal agitation seems to be instigated by politicians with an eye on the elections. We hope the police will take the necessary action to bring the law breakers to book and prevent hooliganism from taking hold of people's struggles. We respect the right of the people to agitate in a non-violent manner.
-Soter D
