Goanet next meets in Goa: January 7, 4 pm (meeting point: Kala Academy canteen). Goanet founder Herman Carneiro will be there. See you there! ------------------------------
On 25 Dec 2003 airesrod <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote.. > Subject: [Goanet]NRIs SHOULD BOYCOTT GOMANT VISHWA SAMMELAN > > NRIs should consider boycotting the stage-managed and extravagant three-day Gomant Vishwa Sammelan to be held at Kala Academy from 3rd to 5th January 2004 . Comment: Consider and reject the idea of boycotting. Be present and make the difference. > The conclave is going to be a criminal waste of scarce public funds without any concrete results in sight and a mere merry-making party for chums and friends of the communal and casteist BJP who will pack the hall for a show in the name of NRIs. Comment:This is an unfair pre-judgement...like the jews baying for the blood of Jesus.Place the facts before the people first. > > It is ridiculous that the Government claims that 700 NRI delegates would attend the conference The authorities may struggle to get 70 NRI s to attend knowing very well the event is a futile exercise. Comment: This statistics may be close to reality, though not for the stated reasons. 2004 will see Goans have to pay exorbitant parking fees and other enhanced taxes ostensibly to pay amongst others for such a Sammelan that could very well have been avoided. Comment: No parking fee at the Sammelan. > > The Government of Goa is using the GFC to present to the world a deceptive image that the quality of life in Goa has improved. By lighting up Panjim as has been done, will fool no one. We can see utter darkness down the tunnel. Comment: Can anyone in his/her senses deny that the quality of life has improved? Take a test. Name the first collge for arts,science,commerce or management in Goa and the year it was studied. Compare the number of graduates in Goa in say 1951and 2001. > > The one major factor that drives NRIs from returning to their land is Corruption and Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has for political compulsions not shown any initiative to root out this evil as was promised. > > Goan politicians and their chums have to be condemned for making frequent overseas trips as these trips at taxpayer expense have in reality been shopping and sightseeing jaunts. Chief Minister Parrikar whilst in the Opposition had vehemently opposed such trips and on assuming office had assured that he would not allow any. He has conveniently deviated from his assurance to keep his colleagues happy and more importantly his chair intact. > > Government of Goa has to be deplored for sending a delegation to the Gulf recently to study NRI grievances in spite of Government already being fully aware of the longstanding NRI grievances and vows. > > To encourage Goan NRIs to retire in Goa, the Government should seriously address the issue of old age and medical care. The overall infrastructure of Goa is an issue of great concern and the steep rise in dacoities and murders is also something that scares NRIs away. > > Many Goans feel the urge to play a role in shaping the future of Goa but the authorities would have to encourage NRIs to return and invest their skills and savings in the land of their roots and mere holding Sammelans at tax payer's expense would be an exercise in vain. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.543 / Virus Database: 337 - Release Date: 11/21/2003 ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
