The language problems faced by Goans today is largely due to the invasion of Goa in 1961. On Dec 1961 Goa became mainly politically sectarian. These divisions continue even until this day. I wonder if Goans will sit down and iron out their differences! Also the current ruler from Delhi did their best to oust the Portuguese language with all sorts of excuses. They enforced their own colonial language called Hindi upon our children to add to the confusion. The biggest tradegy faced by our youth is watching their lewd films from Bollywood. These films have no stories rather than poor morals coming from the north. BC
Language issue: I have difficulties to understand the discussion and exchanges concerning the languages to be taught in the schools in Goa. Some speak about the importance of the universal pedagogical principle of educating children in their native language. I think there should be an amendment to their way of seeing things. I think that concept could be applied hundreds of years ago when people did not move out of their little villages. I think, in a modern world that we are living in, it would be a tragedy for the children in Goa and elsewhere in India, if that concept is still applied.
