Honorable MLA, as a member of your constituency I would like to let you know that it is now almost 2 years since we voted for a change in Government. I had even come down just for 2 days to vote in the March 2012 assembly elections.
However, today I am deeply disappointed to note that the change for the better has not happened. Benaulim/Colva is in the same state as it was 2 years back; if not worse. To be honest, I have not seen any significant improvements since you have been elected by the people to serve our great constituency. (1) Beaches still filthy, (2) Many Commercial establishments still polluting the environment, (3) Garbage still being burnt in open areas (4) SAG Ground at Colva still in a pathetic state etc i.e. even the basics are not in place. It is a shame to see the World Famous Colva beach in such a deplorable state. And for me to be particularly concerned, among others 2 things that I hear you are actively pursuing are environmentally destructive projects like (A) Petrol Pump at Benaulim and (B) Concretisation of a lush green lake opposite Colva Church, despite objections from the people and opinions against the same, by the experts. On the latter, you are also aware that the Gram Sabha held on 6th October was aborted by the current Colva Sarpanch, in face of massive opposition by members, who were against the concretisation. Dear Sir, I request you to work with us - including me - for the betterment of our beautiful constituency. I am for development but constructive development which will safeguard our environment and also benefit our future generations On this matter I request other Benaulimkars who voted for change to also give their views, if the positive change has happened or not in Benaulim; since March 2012. Arwin Mesquita, Benaulim. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/