Edward Desilva wrote : 1) I do not understand this logic, MP can stand any where he likes, it is the Christaum from Panjim who should use their better judgment, obviously they like him and their dirty Panjim, do you live in Panjim then don't vote for him.
Response: It is simple logic but beyond reasoning for persons with blinkered mindset. It is evident from last couple of Elections that Christaos of Panaji are very prudent and not bigots. They vote for development, clean corrupt free and progressive administration, that is why they vote for Manohar parrikar in their constituency in last few elections. They do not look for immediate personal gains nor they fall prey for bribes offered by Congress candidate. Panjimite Catholics have not been swayed away by communal propaganda by Congress against BJP. Any person with clear vision can compare the deplorable state of Panaji as of today compared with how good it was during BJP regime. India Today in its survey of Best and Worst Indian states in Year 2003 had declared Goa to be the best-administered state in India. Goa never achieved this position in overall development anytime during Congress regime. This Magazine on the two separate occasions, declared that Manohar Parrikar is the most efficient Chief Minister. These things became possible only because he was successful in his attempt in giving clean, effective and progressive governance for over four years. Goan Christians may be hating Parrikar just out of tradition but whoever had experienced change in life in Goa during Parrikar's regime couldn't stop praising Parrikar's achievements specially for Goa's roads and infrastructure development and quality of administration. However there were minor blemishes during his tenure like Goa Liberation VCD and vandalism at some places which were trumpeted in hyperbole and still is being done by his detractors in attempt to conceal their sins of corruption. This ground does not hold good to forget all the good works done by Parrikar . Our apprehension is only hypothetical and cannot be justified since all his Endeavours will certainly outweigh against any wrong doings in his tenure. 2) This statement has been made out of desperation, YES every one blames Porrikar for problems in Goa - come up with another joke next time. Response: Parrikar's odious critics try to dig fault in almost everything and his good work also is disparaged every time and there is no cure for this phenomenon and you are not an exception. 3) Porrikar or no Porrikar Goa politics will survive. It is people like you who take offence every time some one talks against Porrikar ............ Response: The quantum of hatred and vilification spread on this forum against Parrikar over all these years, I think no other Goan politician must have received so much brick bats so far. You are right Goa politics will survive !!! but the day is not very far, our Goa will go to dogs one day if we will leave it to the disposal like the current corrupt dispensation. Regards Vinay