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*Goa’s identity is being challenged: Justice Rebello* *TEAM HERALD teamherald@ herald- goa. com* MARGAO: Asserting that the very identity of Goa is being challenged and the ecology and environment being destroyed, former Chief Justice of the Allahabad High court, Justice Ferdino Rebello has said the time has come for those in power to reflect on issues facing the State and listen to the voice of the people. Speaking at the launch of the English book “ Goa, Daman & Diu Catholic Freedom Fighters” on the participation of Goan Christians in Goa’s Liberation authored by social activist Martin Menino Fernandes at the Margao Municipal Council on Sunday, Justice Rebello said “ We have a right to ask those ruling us, who are presiding over our destiny, whether they are doing the right thing”. Referring to the conversion of villages into concrete jungles, Justice Rebello further said “ these concrete jungles are meant to house whom. Are they built to house Goan people? We can understand if there was a shortage of housing for the people. Why is agricultural land being converted for non- agricultural purposes and zoning and FSI being changed? He added that these changes are totally unconnected between the need for development and today’s position. Saying that it is a time for reflection for those in power on issues facing Goa, Justice Rebello said “ the rulers are also Goans; you are a part of the same society. You are bound to listen to the people’s voices. It is not a matter of mere majoritism that I have votes and I can do what I want. The issue is not of votes, the issue today is the identity of the Goan people”. *time for reflection* Justice Rebello said it’s time for reflection for those in power on issues facing Goa. The rulers are also Goans; you are a part of the same society. You are bound to listen to the people’s voices. It is not a matter of mere majoritism that I have votes and I can do what I want. The issue is not of votes, the issue today is the identity of the Goan people. -- 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/