From: Robin Viegas: 'Government should reach out to Goans post Brexit' Over the years several thousand Goans opted for Portuguese citizenship which opened the doors for them to other countries in the European Union, especially Britain.
"This decision (Brexit) can create problem for them. The Goans abroad have been contributing to the Indian economy and Goan economy by sending remittances back home. Brexit can lead to unemployment and force them to return to Goa," Faleiro said. GL response: I would suggest that Goans in Goa should relax. Chances are that nothing is going to happen to EU passport holders (of 27 different nationalities) in Britain; since the same could happen to British passport holders and businesses in EU. The primary Govt responsible for Portuguese Goans is the govt of Portugal who is well capable of stepping to the plate and make the case to the British govt for all Portuguese passport holders - White, Brown, Black and in-between. So I suggest that Viegas, Faleiro and the Goa govt care for Goans in Goa so that Goans are not forced to / do not have to be "queuing up outside the Portuguese consulate in Panaji, processing their papers for obtaining Portuguese passports." Regards, GL
