----- Original Message ----- From: Goa Suraj Party To: NAVHIND TIMES ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 7:36 PM Subject: Press statement for kind favour of publication.
9/2/08 To, The Editor, Navhind Times/Navprabha, Gomantak Times, Gomantak, Pudhari, Tarun Bharat, Goan Observer, Ixtt, Gulab, Sunaparant, Deccan Herald, Time of India, Asian Age. Goa. via e-mail Sir, Subject: Press Statement for kind favour of publication. Attached herewith please find the party's views on the ongoing agitation by the people of Colomba against illegal mining. We are hopeful that you, as the responsible arm of the 'Fourth Estate' will discharged your obligations so that the people of Goa at large know how this party stands on this vital issue which is very dear to their hearts. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, Sd/- (Floriano Lobo) General Secretary/Spokesperson. *** Press Statement The Goa Su-Raj Party is keenly following the people's resistance to the unmindful and illegal exploitation of the mineral resources of Goa, especially the resistance of the people of Colomba in South Goa. In view of the newspaper reports, what is all the more surprising is that the authorities who are duty bound to stop such activities are conniving with the exploiters to put to shame the laws, rules and regulations that are in force. The Goa Su-Raj Party is of the steadfast belief that the natural resources of Goa such as the rich mineral diposits is the wealth belonging to the people of Goa as a whole and not the birth-right of some selected mine-owners just because t hey own the proper ties or have access to them through the intervention of the central and local government officials. These resources may be exploited diligently, without permanently disturbing the environmental and ecological balance provided the people also benefit from this explotation. However, it is sad to note that the people of Goa who are the real stakeholders of this God given wealth are neglected and/or taken for granted to the extent that their mere existence is made impossible due to their immediate environment being polluted, their health undermined due to uncontrolled dust pollution, and most importantly, their livelyhood which is directly related to the environment such as agriculture, access to forest produce and wild-life is jeopardised. This Party also believes that if the benefits of these wealth resources of Goa do not benefit the people directly or indirectly, these resource should not be allowed to be exploited by a few or the Governmental authority and must remain as it is, undisturbed. The Goa Su-Raj Party is one in solidarity with the sentiments of the people of Colomba in their hour of distress. End ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - GOA needs a 'REVOLUTION' if it is to see better days. Goasuraj is that revolution. It needs your support. email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: www.goasu-raj.org Ph: 2266111 - (M) 9890470896