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PANJIM: A delegation from the Goa Forward Party (GFP) met with Governor P. S. Sreedharan Pillai at Raj Bhavan and submitted a memorandum alleging that hardcore criminals are being used to defame and silence MLAs who are critical of the government.
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Speaking to reporters after the meeting,
Dr Babita Angle Prabhudesai, a member of the delegation, said, “Suleiman Sidiqqui has stated that he was forced to shoot a video under gunpoint and coercion. An attempt has been made to defame Vijai Sardesai. This is a very serious allegation. A hardcore criminal is being used to defame a vocal MLA who consistently speaks against the government. This is the first time such an incident has occurred. That is why we submitted our memorandum to the Governor.”
When it was pointed out that Sidiqqui had mentioned other MLAs as well, Dr Prabhudesai responded, “If he
has named other MLAs, then those concerned should come forward
and submit a memorandum to higher authorities, just as we have done.
He or she should come forward and voice their concern.”
She further claimed that Vijai Sardesai had neither met nor spoken to Sidiqqui.
In response to a question, she said, “Whether the Governor takes action or not, in a democracy, nobody can take away my right to complain. Our attempt will always be to bring any wrongdoing before the people.”
