On May 6, 2013, at 4:17 PM, Eugene Correia <[email protected]> wrote:
Going by JC's explanation, Parrikar must also be thrown out from the Assembly for being a Portuguese citizen Comment: If Eugene wishes to "go by jc's explanation", he must try comprehend it first. When he does, he will surely conclude that : He (Eugene ) was wrong to automatically assume that Parrikar was NOT a Portuguese citizen - unless he (Eugene) knew for sure that Parrikar had voluntarily given up his Portuguese nationality. Eugene may also wish to review Indian Nationality law and then consider how it can be applied reasonably. When he does, he will surely conclude that Parrikar should NOT be thrown out of the Assembly for this reason......unless he acts positively towards obtaining a Portuguese passport or any other benefits based on Portuguese (or any other) nationality. He will also probably read the Erasmo Sequeira case on this matter (Supreme Court of India). There is a loophole - created inadvertently by the way the situation was handled (mishandled) in 1962. One way to close the loophole: Require ALL future contestants for elections, govt and constitutional posts (and present incumbents) to provide proof that they have surrendered foreign nationality. Would or Will this happen without pressure? Not anytime soon. jc
