WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024
Team Herald
MARGAO: Congress party workers burnt the effigy of BJP former MLA Damodar alias Damu Naik for his derogatory remarks against Goans staying abroad by calling them ‘Bebe’ (frog).
Congress protested at BJP Office in Margao under the leadership of South Goa District President Joseph Dias. Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) Vice President Altinho Gomes, General Secretary Subhash Faldessai, Moreno Rebello, Joseph Vaz, District Members Deepak Kharangate, Adv Yemen Dsouza, and others protested.
"Goans working abroad contribute to the economy of Goa. I strongly condemn the insulting remark by BJP Office Bearer Damu Naik calling them ‘Bebe’. We demand an immediate apology from the BJP. The BJP government has failed to provide jobs to Goans, which has compelled our youth to go abroad for earning their living said,” said Dias.
Gomes also strongly condemned BJP’s remarks against Goans staying abroad.
"The Goans who work abroad always keep connected with their motherland and support their families. Insulting our brothers and sisters in such a way is highly condemnable," said Royla Fernandes.
"We work hard to earn our bread and butter and we support our families in Goa with our hard-earned money. BJP has no right to insult us for questioning their misdeeds,” Raymond Fernandes added.
