On Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:50:04 +0530 From: "Goanet News" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Subject: [Goanet] NEWS: Rajan Narayan stands by remarks against Fr Maverick {Gomantak Times} Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> MEDIA TRIAL By A Staff Reporter [EMAIL PROTECTED] PANJIM: No sooner his weekly 'Goan Observer' hit the stands on Saturday, August 9, little did Editor Rajan Narryan realise what was in store for him. More particularly, as he cast aspersions on Fr Maverick Fernandes' attitude in matters vis-a-vis the formulation of the Regional Plan 2021. "I will not apologise to Fr Maverick. I stand by my writing. However, if Fr Maverick wants to respond, I will publish his version," Narayan told GT. He quoted Fr Maverick Fernandes as having told the core group, "Let the chaos continue." The GBA has seen an ideological split over the incorporation of the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Constitution of the Regional Plan 2021. "Fr Maverick does not understand the consequences of an indefinite delay in the Regional Plan 2021, which suits the politicians and the land sharks," Narayan told GT. .................................................................................. Dears, Neither Fr. Maverick Fernandes nor the CSJP denies the statement. It only asserts the context in which it was made ...and stands by it. It may be noted that, on 04 July, 2008 [American Independence Day] Oscar, Fr. Maverick, Patricia, Ritu, Sabina, Dean, Bruce, Shashi and Miguel attended the GBA Core Group meeting that was joined by Adv. Albertina. Ritu then made a presentation on Participatory Planning and on Section 16 and 16 A with emphasis on the recent amendments and the DRAFT rules prepared by Edgar for the TF on the subject. It is more likely that Fr.Valerian is referring to this meeting rather than the meeting on 28 July, 2008, which was disrupted at the end by Dr. Oscar Rebelo who entered after Fr. Maverick had left around 9.00 P.M. That Fr. Valerian Vaz thought it fit to sign the CSJP statement on the issue reveals the mind of the Archdiocese and the sentiment of the entire Church in Goa on the issue of Social Justice and empowerment of the Common Man. Rajan Narayan's source of information from the GBA Core Group is now clearly identified. Let the k-oss continue! ;-) RPG 2021 is about money, honey..... lots and lots of it. Mog asundi. Miguel COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND PEACE Institute Piedade, D.B. Marg, Panjim, Goa - 403 001 Ph No: (0832) 2422821 STATEMENT 13 Aug., 2008 Church in Goa and Social Issues Today It needs to be clarified at this stage that about a fortnight ago soon after a GBA meeting, Dr. Oscar Rebello, in a personal conversation, asked Fr. Fernandes his opinion on the strong reactions of the people in the Gram Sabhas raising questions of all sorts and causing chaos. In reply, Fr. Fernandes explained to Dr. Rebello that the new social movement theories speak of such stages where people who were unfortunately unaware of their Rights till now, are asserting themselves in the rightful Forum and what appears to be chaos will, in the course of time, move towards stability; hence what appears to be a chaos now is a natural process leading to stability. It was in this context that Fr. Fernandes made the statement. The Church firmly believes that the people of Goa have a Right to participate, along with the Government, in planning a sustainable development in their respective villages/ towns, exercising their Rights enshrined in the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Constitution of India, when the policies and plans of the Government are for the benefit of the common people. The people have earlier in full strength clearly shown this by forcing the Government to revoke the Regional Plan 2011. Now, they will not accept any plans that are foisted on them. It is reiterated that the Church will always accompany the people in obtaining their Rights through a Just Social Order, which alone promotes Peace. Fr. Valeriano Vaz President -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. Miguel Braganza, S1 Gracinda Apts, Rajvaddo, Mhapsa 403507 Goa Ph 9822982676 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.