Virus of communalism After independence and for the last 70 years Indians ,irrespective of religious affiliations have been living in harmony and peace Politics have introduced this virus to raise passions for pure political mileage and their own survival.Many are emotionally roused to believe that Hindus are being marginalised.There is now concerted effort to demonize minoritirs ,catholics and Goa CM has fired the mischievous salvo.It has emboldened the fanatics to stir tensions at Sancoale. If they are so concerned about heritage restrictions, they have not raised a voice against violations of the same statutes at Old Goa. Catholics will not be cowed down by such misguided ,groups but will defend constitutional guarantees without violence and as per the law of the land The politicians have exhausted issues like caste, reservations ,to lure people.Promises and doles,inauguration, foundation laying etc are propaganda diverting scarce resources towards non productive schemes The latest strategies are temples, pandering women voters ,,religious feelings as the means to galvanize political aspirations. Sometimes few are blinded by these appealing suggestions of faith ,distorted to portray that majority is in danger of losing their roots , culture and identity Goa is definitely not UP to swallow the bait of religious attractions The BJP sunset is being predicted will start from Goa.The Hindu protesters have registered a complaint against fanatics of Sancoale, but were our catholic MLA,s not one has raised a voice near at Goa or selective persecution of catholic institutions of Bengal, Delhi.They are wolves in sheep clothing and hence do not be enamored by these non practicing faithfuls who pay lip service and are non adherents of tennents ..They will remind of few things done ,which anyway was their duty being elected for the term and not to plead on bended knees extend the service period A change is always best way to usher in the difference,but sometimes it turns opposite, as we have seen by dumping Congress Let your vote make a difference. Do not be up for sale for temporary gratification of any type
Nelson Lopes Chinchinim