I am extremely disappointed with Manohar Parrikar's association with BBSM, for the recent Bandh on 6th June 11. I had some respect for Parrikar with regards to his high administrative/governing capabilities, when compared to many other tainted and extremely corrupt MLA's who are Smugglers, Pimps, Drug Lords, Land Sharks etc. But I am shocked that he aligned with the Shashikala's Group; who were not only known historically for being against Goa retaining its separate identity, but also who made communal/unfair statements. Also is the BBSM fight for Konkani or is it actually for Marathi? Why are there over whelming more Marathi Aided Government Schools in Goa today vs. Konkani, if Konkani is the official language of Goa? I would have had some understanding if Manohar, BBSM, UGDP and other hypocritical Konkani supporters were fighting for the exclusivity of Konkani, but this does not appear to be the case!! There are issues which are more serious in Goa today e.g. mining which is devastating Goa, Mega Project Menace, Crime, Severe Regional Plan in-consistencies, Demand for Special Status, Goa slowly going from the hands of Goans etc. Why can't Manohar Parrikar and the BJP protest with the similar enthusiasm more wisely against these more critial issues? If he did the latter then I am sure that many Goans would have stood with him and respected him.
Arwin Mesquita, UAE 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/
