Konkani Bhasha Mandal's
GOA YUVA MAHOTSAV 2002
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26 August, 2002
The struggle for Mhadei is not merely against the Karnataka government but
mainly against the sugarcane lobby controlling almost all the political
parties in the southern state. The movement thus needs to march ahead even
by seeking support of Kannadigas, stated Nirmala Sawant, president of the
Mhadei Bachao Abhiyan.
Speaking at the 'Osmitai Jyot' programme of the Konkani Bhasha Mandal's Goa
Yuva Mahotsav in Collem last Sunday, Sawant also ridiculed the argument of
diverting Mhadei water for drinking water purpose. On the contrary,
Karnataka is making their own people homeless to economic gains of the rich
farmers' lobby, she alleged.
Stating that the letter issued by the Central Water Commission permitting
Karnataka to utilise part of Mhadei water is not withdrawn till date, Ms
Sawant also demanded intervention of central government. She also appealed
to the people to get prepared for a statewide agitation, to pressurise the
local government in this regard.
The 'Osmitai Jyot', organised jointly by the Dudhasagar Pearls and the
Hemadbarshem Konkani Kendra, was lighted at the hands of Collem Sarpanch
Naresh Shigaonkar, on the banks of Dudhasagar river. The procession of
students, youth and other citizens then went around the village while Fr
Pascol Fernandes blessed the water of Mhadei. A street play by Vivekanand
Kala Sadarikaran Manch was also performed at the venue.
While rendering total support to the movement led by the Mhadei Bachao
Abhiyan, local sarpanch Mr Shigaonkar also appealed not to divert their ire
against Kannadigas but to seek their support for the issue. He then also
presented copy of the resolution the panchayat had passed on Mhadei to Ms
Sawant.
Prof. Atmaram Kudchadkar explained on the occasion how the Sahyadri range
would be totally destroyed if Karnataka diverts the water of Mhadei by
constructing 11 dams at different points, from Dudhasagar in the south to
the tributary of Tillari river in the north.
Prof. Prakash Paryekar, Prof. Purnanand Chari and Mr Prashant Naik also
spoke on the occasion. They appealed to the people to exploit each and
every means to propagate the issue of Mhadei, through schools and colleges,
political forums, social, cultural and sports organisations and even
through temples and churches, including the forthcoming Ganeshotsav.
The Identity Torch was then handed over to Swayambhu of Assnora at the
hands of Ms Sawant. Earlier, Mr Nilesh Panchawadkar, president of
Dudhasagar Pearls welcomed while Mr Suresh Kolvekar of Hemadbarshem Kendra
introduced the guests. Local writer Ms Suranga Madkaikar proposed a vote of
thanks, while Mr Uday Gaonkar compered.
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