John Eric Gomes had earlier listed several functions of a nation State
but he seems to be talking of some ideal State, hardly the Indian State.
For example, he claimed that India is not a Banana republic. True?
One dictionary defines this "as one of the smaller tropical countries
whose
Anish Esteves (email dated 06 Aug) referred to August 5 as a 'dark day
in Indian History'. It was the day a year ago when Modi downgraded the
Kashmir government. So it was a very bright day for Modi and his BJP
gang who love degrading Indian Muslims in every way. Most of these BJP
high
--- On Sat, 7/12/08, Arwin Mesquita wrote:
The key obstacle to Goa getting Special Status (as
obtained by few other states) are Corrupt
Politicians, Greedy Investors etc in
Goa/Delhi/India/World with big monetary/land stakes
in Goa's decimation; they oppose on the
Constitution pretext.
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As an Indian Citizen, I am seriously concerned on the threat to my Goan
Identity (unique selling point), right to decent living in Goa wide impact
of Goa's Destruction e.g. Tourism dependent economy. Some quote DIVINE Legal
restrictions of what can't be done!! Unlike other states, Goa's
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2008 International Goan Convention
Toronto,
