Mathany Saldanha will be missed This valiant fighter took up the issue of Meta strips to the bitter end, but did not succeed against the might of the rulers. with hands tainted with blood of the people He was embroiled in court cases with his supporters, thus sapping his energies diverted He managed to extricate himself and his loyal band of supporters honourably, but much damage was done to his image It appeared that he was politically written off.He was at the fore front of Ramponcars issue, RP021 and special status for Goa became his consummate passion His switching sides with political undertones did not increase his credibility and he lost his mark and attempt at Lok Sabha elections. His idea of joining the BJP did not go well with the minority community. who tried in vain to label him as the wolf in sheep`s clothing and traitor of sorts. He is firm with his convictions and took a calculated risk and gamble to cast his fortunes and risk his political career jumping on the BJP band wagon In his earlier stint too, he cast his lot as UGDP candidate with saffron brigade He was no doubt fascinated with Mr Parikar with his single minded devotion to the welfare of the state and turned his back on the hypocrites that tried in vain to woo him once again His adversary was no match to his pugnacious and well thought out strategy. The anger, disgust, frustration of the people against the congress saw him victorious beyond imagination. He dictated his presence with sincerity and purity of intentions and purpose and undoubtedly had a field day He could intelligently articulate his voices and sharply and clearly as a teacher in him took roots Much was expected of him both by the constituency and the party he embraced with full backing of the leader. The important portfolios allotted to him showed his worth and trust reposed in him by the authority After a hectic, grueling campaign of uncertainty he was to settle into comfortable zone of responsible administration and deliver as expected of him. His was a victorious end well deserved short innings dying in office and service with boots on He will no doubt be given a fitting farewell for his courageous decisions with set him a part against all criticism The BJP did not field any women candidate contrary to their avowed stand on women liberation , emancipation and empowerment, His death will provide an opportunity to the BJP to correct this significant aberration in nominating candidates, by now sponsoring his wife to redeem the pride of women and at the same time permitting her to continue his pet and unfinished agenda Mr Mathany in death is missed for his real worth and contributions to the state. The label of incorruptibly, honesty, and uprightness were his hallmarks Nelson Lopes Chinchinim, ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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