------------------------------------------------------------------------ Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents)
------------------------------------------------------------------------ *To ,* *The Editor* *Herald * *Panjim * *Goa* * Kindly publish as letter to the Editor* Dear Sir, This is with reference to todays' article in the Herald mentioning that a new group called 'Friends of BJP' has been formed to provide an alternative to the people. Who are these people trying to fool. Where were they all these years and never once took up social issues or is it that all the rascals who dont want to openly support the BJP are going to hide behind this new formation like cowards. The electorate hopefully has come of age and with majority of the voters being youth this time lets hope that sense will prevail and people cast their votes for a secular government. BJP is desperately trying to break the unity amongst secular parties and will go to any extent to see that they get elected. Now they have tried a new stunt by forming this new outfit so as to woo the undecided voters and cowards . Lets not forget the evil that took over the country in the wake of the Babri Masjid demolition. Inflammatory speeches by Advani and others led to the death of thousands of innocent people during these riots and the subsequent Bomb Blasts. Lets not forget the infamous Rath Yatras of Advani which left riots and destruction in their wake wherever the rath yatras passed. Even places which had never witnessed riots and people of different communities had lived peacefully were disturbed by his inflammatory speeches. Lets not forget his hurtful and insensitive comments after the death squads were unleashed by his Sangh Parivar on the innocent Christians in Kandhmal ( Orissa) . If Karnataka which was once a very peaceful state has suddenly changed overnight into a troubled state ( with reports of attacks on minorities the most recent being in Bellary and Haveri ) with the coming of BJP it wont take this country very long for it to turn into a communal hotbed . There are already stray incidents of attacks coming in everyday. The Sangh Parivar outfits are waiting to unleash their evil designs and will be empowered if BJP takes over the centre. I fervently appeal to the people of India for whom many of us have sacrificed ourselves not to play into the hands of the BJP and be carried away by their false propaganda. Lets not waste our precious vote but lets all vote for the internal security and prosperity of the country otherwise future generations will never forgive us and it will be too late to undo the damage. Please unite and do not give the BJP a chance for the sake of peace , prosperity and your childrens' future. Thank you, *Col. Cyril P.D'Souza ( Retd.)* KHH Phase 11 Gauravaddo Calangute Goa - 403516 Tel:0832-2282881