Arrest and release of Francis de Tuem This drama was unfolded with aplomb just for political mileage and resurrect sagging image of individual or punitive mind of frightened Govt
If there was any defamation, then there is recourse to law available. If there was an extortion demand, then it has to be proved. When and where the demand was made? What proof was provided for the swift action of the police? The police are content to do the bidding of their masters it appears. Was the police acting on the direction of someone, because the police are lethargic very often even in criminal cases. The tiatrist was lifted even before the start of the show, where there appeared to be only a threat perception at the best. Francis de Tuem is a political satirist. He is well accepted and most wanted part of any performance. He is applauded and cheered even before utters a word. Earlier another tiatrist had in C.D resorted to scathing attack. There is no defamation case filed as yet. The CD was banned in Salcette. The producer was meted out primitive justice by vandalising and destroying his house. Some of the politicians have themselves tasted this bitter medicine of arrogance of power in the past by incarceration behind bars. Legal cases against them are still pending for acts of omission and commission. It is a threat for the first time sent out by the uncomfortable administration to silence dissent and break their spirit .Even during the autocratic regime of Salazar, there was only censorship .The Institution of Tiatr is centuries old patronised and preserved by the admirers, then consisting mostly of simple folks. It was a medium of entertainment as well as educating the masses against the oppressive regime and their rights. Criticism of the rulers is essential part of the medium. Personal direct attacks are best avoided in the civilised society and self-restraint should be practiced. But the line of demarcation is very thin confronting the super sensitive, edgy individual, who takes umbrage at everything and anything. No one as yet has condemned specifically Francis de Tuem, There is sordid speculation, and insinuations. Actions and life of Politicians, actors, players makes catchy headline news, raising curiosity and enhanced interests. They should understand that it is a professional hazard and better learn to live with. The fact is they cannot stomach the truth, living in fool’s paradise of make belief At the time of elections tiatrist are in great demand by the politicians to improve and influence their prospects, Tiatr are funded free, so also the production and sale of CD`s, special compositions on stage, singing their praises. They have no collector’s value and are offered free of costs. Politicians are frightened about the influence of this medium and this an veiled attempt will not bend their indomitable spirit to put a lid on this criticism and exposure of misdeed and misrule .Some so called politicians are mired in endless legal cases, their private and personal life needs no public exposures or accentuation. It is only when they are in power they get protection against laws by delays, postponement etc Some are not fit to be our representatives, but the yard stick is elections and we know how they are won .Elections give them respectability, but only temporary relief and respite from the arms of law The Tiatr lovers and fellow performers of Konkani stage are aghast and outraged at the police actions .The threat to the victim, even in police custody is an indication of absolute power The resolve of the fraternity will be redoubled against this new oppression to cow them down into mute submission. Goans are already seeing a subtle game plan to demoralise the tiatrist and destroy these centuries old medium of entertainment with communal colour. A vigilant populace will scuttle the plan.as they were not hindered by Salazar regime of terror and oppression If the politicians have nothing to hide they need not be frightened of exposure Long live tiatr FULFILLING ASPIRATIONS of the Goans, sending message to the politicians Francis de Tuem is the flag bearer of mass resentment against hidden agenda to demoralise Tiatrist Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
