PUBLIC MEETING ON CASINOS A new organisation in Goa sees the light of day
Deigned to mobilise public opinion to join the fray Against casinos and gaming And generally aiming To ensure that this vice no longer holds sway. It would seem that just one meeting is not enough, Governments in such matters can be quite tough, And do not easily change course. Perhaps we need a task force To devise effective strategies, short of getting rough. - Sha - Shanti Dhoot RE: Message: 8 of Goanet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 508; 4 May 2008 From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] Public meeting on casinos 3rd May,2008 Press Statement Concerned Citizens and Organisations came together to consolidate the solidarity against Casinos and gambling in Goa at the public meeting held at Menezes Braganza hall . The meeting called by Aam Aurat Admi Against Gambling (AAAAG) unanimously resolved that the Government should restore Gambling Act 1976 to original and remove all provisions that enable on and off shore casinos. It was also resolved that no further Casino Licences should be issued and that all licences given to date should be withdrawn with immediate effect. Speakers representing various groups and religious communities expressed their opposition to the promotion of gambling in the state.The meeting decided to take the campaign against gambling at the panchayat level and make the MLA?s take a stand on whether they stand by the people or the casinos.
