Dear all
Yes, Democracy is by the people , of the people and for the people. It
works well when people know their rights and responsibilties as well
and are engaged in all the issues which affect their day to day life.
The problem in Many third world democracies, including India, is that
people think and expect their elected members to think and do things on
their Behalf.On the other hand, Politicians think that they have Devine
right to rule over their electorate!
Besides the civic society, Media plays a big part in keeping the
Government and Politicians on their toes. Sadly, In Goa it is the
mouthpiece of the Government and rumors has it that there is huge
dedicated budget by the Govt.to wine and dine them.
IN GOA WE NEED AN INDEPENDENT PRINT MEDIA TO HIGHLIGHT THE ILLS
AFFECTING GOA AND EXPOSE THE MISDEEDS OF POLITICIANS ,THEIR STOOGES ON
A DAY TO DAY BASIS AS GOYENKARS HAVE SHORT MEMORIES SPECIALLY WHEN IT
COMES TO ELECTION TIME!
Cheers
Anesimo
