22 Oct 2020  |   05:28am IST

Kamat demands BJP apologises for calling Goan diaspora ‘Bebe’

Kamat demands BJP apologises for calling Goan diaspora ‘Bebe’

Team Herald


MARGAO: Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat has demanded that the BJP apologises to all Goemkars across the globe, while referring to the statement of the BJP office bearers calling Goan diaspora as 'Bebe'(frogs). 

Kamat emphasised that Goans living abroad contribute immensely for the betterment and welfare of Goa.  "I strongly condemn the insulting remark by BJP office bearers calling Goan Diaspora ‘Bebe’,” said Kamatm while reiterating his demand for an immediate apology.  

"I want to urge the government to listen and consider the views and suggestions of the Goans staying abroad, especially when the said views are in the interest of betterment of Goa. The Goans abroad have every right to raise concerns on issues concerning Goa,” Kamat added. 

"The Goans who are working abroad have always kept a connect with their motherland. They have always contributed to boost the economy of the State and in foreign exchange earnings. It is the duty of the Government and each and every political party to recognise their service and contribution,” the former Chief Minister added. 

"The attitude of the BJP Government has always remained anti- NRIs and against all those who work abroad for earning their bread and butter with hard work. This government has time and again insulted or ridiculed them. Today, retired seafarers & their widows are made to beg for their rightful pensions. It is unfortunate that BJP has remained insensitive towards them," said the Margao Congress MLA.  

He further reminded the local BJP leadership that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is always addressing the Indian diaspora for his propaganda meetings abroad.  “Is this the way BJP wants to use them only for gaining political mileage? Kamat questioned 


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