Tiracol is not alone in its battle for land and livelihood... A. Veronica Fernandes Candolim, Goa M:+91-7507394349
You are not alone in your fight my dear brothers and sisters, I am with you and the entire Goa is with you in your fight against the Leading Hotels and golf course. And that the entire Goa is with you was noticed yesterday when about three to four thousands pure Goans from all over Goa congregated to show their solidarity with you when you organized a massive public meeting against Leading Hotels. This was the message conveyed to the Goans from Tiracol in their fight against Leading Hotels trying to usurp the entire Tiracol for their project. Through this type of a cunning procedure, the Arab Palestine was Judaised cunningly by uprooting the genuine Palestinians from their homeland. In the same manner, Tiracol first and later on the entire Goa will be uprooted from their original homes by big forces having the backing of the Goa and Central governments. The way the Zionists used all types of cruelties against Palestinians to inculcate fear in their minds, in the same manner the Leading Hotels created a fear into the minds of Tiracol residents by using bouncers to threatened the locals. If this type of dadagiri is not challenged by us then the bouncer policy will be used against other Goans as well. It is imperative for all genuine Goans to fight in support of the Tiracol people. Thanks to the Church authorities, six prominent priests actively participated in this meeting and many more priests and nuns came along with their parishioners came in buses from distant places including from Candolim. Besides, many of our Hindu brothers and sisters too came out to show their support for the people of Tiracol. It is now proved beyond doubt that this battle is between Goans from all over Goa and the Leadings Hotel. History tells that the movement handled by Goans from all over Goa have never failed and as such this movement of Tiracol will surely succeed. The momentum created by the people movement now will create good effect. Speaker after speaker spoke in support of the people of Tiracol -- who approximately number around 400 residing in about 90 dwellings. The total area of Tiracol is about 14,00,000 sq.mtrs. From this area, 12,18,589 sq.mtrs. are now in the hands of the Leading Hotels through sale deeds executed between the Leading Hotels and the Khalaps, landlords of the area. The balance area of 1,50,582 by way of Tiracol Fort is owned by the Goa government. Tiracol is situated at the far end of North Goa, touching Maharastra. It is a very scenic and beautiful place consisting of medicinal springs, plenty of productive trees and plants having curative effects for many of the sicknesses and deaseses. The Tiracol River and Fort add beauty to this place. Outside interference through the Leading Hotels and golf course will destroy Tiracol of its genuine Goan inhabitants, trees, plants and spring water. This all belongs to us Goans and as such it should remain in the hands of Goans. In this direction, it is our duty to preserve it by giving our support to the people of Tiarcol in opposing Leading Hotels. Tiracol is Goa and Goan and what hurts Tiracol also hurts entire Goa and all Goans. Let every genuine Goan show his or her solidarity with the Tiracol Rakhonn Manch (Tiracol Protection Front), an organization formed by the locals to fight for their rights. It was something to be appreciated that the people who came in large number did not even care for the rain pouring there. It looked as if they said, come what may, rain or thundering and lighting, we will never leave this place unless the meeting is started and concluded. PHOTOS --------------------- [http://kranti-goa.blogspot.in/] AAM Admi party and others showing their support to Tiracol Convener of Tiracol Rakhonn Manch addressing the meet. Attendees seen even braving the Rain during the meet. Dr. Francis Colaco, renowned cardiologist, addressing the meet One of the locals seen addressing the meet. Seen above is a section of the crowd. ============================================================= Earlier report: http://bit.ly/1HlokTO Leading Hotels wins bid to set up golf course at Tiracol