If you hold true to what you are saying, you have our support. Roland. Toronto.
> On Feb 28, 2021, at 8:33 PM, Edwin/Diana Pinto <eddipi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Goa is going through its darkest days ever since attaining Liberation. > Three years ago, a group of citizens, all connected by a deep love for Goa, > came together to become actively involved in a wide range of issues that > were seriously impacting environment, health, economy and rights of Goans. > During the years that followed, the constant fire fighting and practically > insurmountable difficulties in dealing with an unresponsive and apparently > uncaring government, made us realize that were in effect, witnessing the > total collapse of political ethics and the consistent undermining of our > democratic ethos. Although none of us ever nurtured any political > ambitions, we realized that we just could not stand by and watch our > beloved motherland being systematically destroyed by a group of seasoned > manipulators working the system to their advantage at the cost of Goa and > Goans. This compelled us to very reluctantly venture into the formation of > a political party in an endeavor to be the voice of positive change and to > fulfil the vision of a Goa where the wishes of its people would be heard > and respected. > > Given the fact that Goa has come to the point of no return, and that > survival of the state and its people are hanging by a thread, the need of > the hour is a political party that serves as the custodian of public > interest and operates from a deep desire to do right by Goa. We strongly > feel that there is an urgent need for a new governance and leadership > style, that places due emphasis on preserving Goa and makes the well-being > of Goans first priority. > > Hence Goencho Avaaz, a citizens group, today announce the launch of a > political party, to place the interests of Goa and its people at the > forefront. The party is committed to preserving the unique identity of the > state, promoting unity in diversity, upholding democratic values, and > ultimately seeks to provide economic prosperity to its people, even while > safeguarding its environment and traditional occupations through > sustainable development. In service of its fellow Goans, the Party will > foster a spirit of togetherness as we all work together to create a Goa > that we can be proud of. We urge our fellow Goans who share the party’s > hope and vision for a better tomorrow to join us and make their voices > count. > > As a party of Goans, for Goans and by Goans, Goencho Avaaz is in the unique > position of truly understanding the day-to-day travails that are faced by > the average Goan. Although we are fledgling in our political experience, we > are all bound by a common love for Goa and a responsibility to do our bit > to preserve and protect Goa for our future generations. > > As we navigate this new path, we thank everyone for their unwavering > support in our fight to keep Goa intact. Now is the time that Goa needs us > all and we urge passionate and right thinking Goans to join us on this > journey to save our motherland. The power of the people after all, should > never be under estimated. Together we can make a difference. > > Swapnesh Sherlekar > > President
