Violence And Political Patronage Incessant violence from the streets of Miramar to the ghettos of Monti Dongor, Kharebandh and Chimbel, is a reality that we Goans will have to live with, may be for the rest of our lives. In the last decade or so anti-social elements and anti-social activities have thrived and flourished under the political patronage of our politicians, violence has erupted time and again obliterating the peace and tranquility that we Goans were once used to, unfortunately because of their political patronage, no firm actions is taken against the perpetrators of violence, as a result of which law and order in Goa has ebbed into anarchy and shambles.
It's no secret that the Monti Dongor and Kharebandh entities have been protected by the political patronage of Margao who has on a number of occasions audaciously claimed that they are his supporters and well wishers and it is these elements that espouse terror and violence in and around Margao without a worry of the law machinery. The infamous swords case is a classic example as it is still accumulating dust in some deserted cabinet. In central Goa too we know of two powerful gangs under the political patronage of the two powerful politicians, one a minister and the other a political aspirant from the outskirts of Panjim, spreading a reign of terror, and it is believed that the violence that erupted a few weeks ago at Miramar was between these two gangs in which an innocent bystander nearly lost her life. Even though most of these attacks are carried out in broad day light and in public places our security services still find it difficult to convict these criminals, exposing the lack of commitment of our security services and the raw underbelly of our lax system. It is also common knowledge that most of our politicians have their own pack of dogs that they let loose on people with uncompromising principles, in south Goa, these dogs have been let loose on people fighting against mega housing, those fighting against mining and against those people who are not ready to sell their lands, the poor victims subjected to mental torture and blackmail often succumb to the powers that be and the few who fight back are harassed by the police. A few decades ago it's was the MLA from Quepem who was the then Don of the Goa Assembly, who neither followed procedures nor cared for the law nor respected it, he was later shot in the head, that ended his political career. It is true that violence begets violence, as we have seen in history violent men have met violent ends, let it be a lesson to our politicians who profess violence and protect the perpetrators of violence that history is bound to catch up with them; the hand that feeds the dogs is someday bound to get bitten by the same dogs. In Goa what we miss is the ethics, both political and social which has led to the arrogance and apathy, of our politicians and our people. We Goans do not like to get involved in issues till we become the issue and it is this apathy that is responsible for the pathetic state of affairs in Goa. It's me for myself and God for others attitude that has led us to this appalling eventuality and if we do not change our perception and our attitude now and take corrective actions Goa will be lost forever. Beware and be wise Goans, Goa's future is in our hands ! Freddy Agnelo Fernandes ##################################################################################### The content of this electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and any others who are specifically authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or otherwise placing reliance on the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful in certain legal jurisdictions. If you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately by responding to this email and then delete it from your system. #####################################################################################
