Forum Poster
Under the Citizens of Goa forum, yesterday in Saligao, Bardez, a public Meeting was held at 4.30 PM attended by a huge crowd not only from Saligao but also from many parts of Goa including from the neighbouring villages. It was addressed by the galaxy of seasoned speakers who had something or the other to give to the audience. Qualitatively it was of very high standard where the speakers proved that they possessed the vital knowledge of the subject that they are speaking. Their speeches were like the fountain of knowledge for this reason the audience were glued to their seats till the end of the meet.
A huge gathering for the Meet
The major attraction of the meet was the expert Compeer, the handsome Mr. Desmond who conducted the proceedings beautifully with his excellent knowledge of Goan politics and his mellifluent tongue brought an extra colour to this meet.
The Compeer Mr. Desmond
Those who spoke were Gajaan Naik, Azitsingh Rane, Swati Kerkar, Ramkrishna Jalmi, Diogo Fernandes, Albert Fernandes, Fr. Domnick Sequeira, Kennedy Afonso, Prakash of Pilerne Forum and Prajal Sakardande.
Parra Boys rendering one of their songs
The meet started with the rendition of two songs rendered by the now well-known group of singers, Parra Boys. One of their songs was dedicated to Fr. Bismarq since it revolves around his life and death.
Swati Kerkar rendering her fiery speech
The topic the speakers discussed and highlighted were murder of Fr. Bismarq and justice for him, anti-Goan Regional Plan, Demoting of Coconut Tree. Dadagiri of the BJP government and its dictatorial treatment to the people of Goa and other aspects affecting the Goans including Dr. Jack de Sequeira’s contribution to the victory of Opinion Poll and ignoring the importance of Romi Konkani.
Prakash of Pilerne Forum
Though all spoke well yet I must make special mention to the scholarly oration given by the young Prajal Sakardande with an in-depth historical background of every topic he raised. Ms Swati Kerkar in her normal hard hitting speech warned the Goa government to administer Goan affairs carefully and requested the ladies in every village to come forward to face the challenge posed by the BJP government as she faced once in her locality in Querim to stop Nylon Factory. Prakash from Pilerne Forum in his normal indomitable style with the help of Power Point explanation showed to the audience how BJP government of Goa is destroying Goa and thereby alerting the Goans to be vigilant. Another firebrand speaker young Kennedy Afonso with the help of Power Point explained in detail the route and time the killers used to kill Fr.Bismarq. It was a very chilling display and explanation.
Kennedy Afonso
The meet finally ended with the passing of important resolutions which will be presented to the government of Goa.
Prajal Sakardande
Interestingly, some of the words used by the speakers were very bold and piercing such as: Makodd Parsenkar, Makddachea Tonddacho, Chor Parrikar, Doldiro BJP serkar etc.
Diogo of Saligao
Since this meet has explained some of the unanswered questions the public had, it would be better for the organisers to make a VCD/DVD of this Video film and thru U Tube circulate it throughout the world for the global Goans to know what is happening in Goa. These global Goans also have right to know what is cooking in their beloved Goa and how the BJP government is trying to destroy their Goa.
A.Veronica Fernandes,
Candolim, Goa.
Tel:7507394349.