Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar seems to be getting bolder and bolder by the day. It is difficult to understand where his brashness comes from. First of all, we must ask him to explain as to what he means when he says, “I’ve accepted money for land conversion in Tiracol”.
Then,we would like to know as to what gives him the gumption to say that he plans four more such projects in this eco-fragile zone caring a damn for the environmental impact of such projects.
Then, the purported allegation that most of those who attended the meeting organized by the Tiracol Rakhon Manch were outsiders. While Tiracol residents were well represented at the gathering there were truly many outsiders who came from all over Goa to protest against the atrocious project of the Leading Hotels Ltd. But the truth is, each of those who were part of the massive gathering, came from every nook and corner of Goa, of their own free will. Nobody was paid or compelled like the politicians and “leading hotels” do to herd people for their meetings.
All in all, we appeal to Parsekar to descend from his high pedestal and see the light of reason. If this does not happen, the Tiracol locals and all those who are concerned about the plunder of Goa, have pledged to remain united for a decisive court battle to protect Goa from being recklessly sold to the highest bidder.
We have done it before. We will do it once more.
Dr. Francisco Colaco, Margao
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Unemployment problem
That many Indian youth are lured by Islamic State is a ominous development. Terror organizations are finding it easier to recruit these days as many are unemployed and finding it difficult to make ends meet hence these young people are lured with hefty monetary benefits to join them. How can we prevent it? Is there a way out? Something has to be done by our intelligence agencies by keeping strict vigil and thwart such attempts by radical groups.
The mobilization of jihad should not happen in India. The government should help the unemployed youth to get jobs by bringing in more Industries to bring an end to the growing unemployment problem.
A religion should serve as a guiding force to peace and harmony and not violence. Any religion misuse should be dealt severely and nobody should be coerced into following a particular religion. The whole world should join unitedly to bring the IS to book and mete out exemplary punishment.
Diomedes Pereira, Corlim
Know your facts first
I’m writing this letter in response to Paul Pereira letter on Sunday 7th June. He evidently wanted to talk about Yoga (which is fine) but suddenly mentions that ‘Indian Homoeopathic medicines are banned in Australia and some other very advanced countries due to high content of lead and other banned substances’. Firstly, I don’t understand why Mr Paul talks about Homoeopathic medicines when he primarily wishes to talk about Yoga. Does he understand the difference between the two or is he ignorant of it? There is absolutely no connection between the two.
Secondly, it is plain slander on his part to say that there is lead and other banned substances in Homoeopathic medicines. Mr Paul, where have you come across this to make such a claim? And who told you Indian Homoeopathic medicines are banned in Australia? Please do not make false and outrageous allegations and please check your facts before sending them for publication in a newspaper. There was an article some years back in certain newspapers that Indian Ayurvedic medicines were banned due to lead content in Canada. Looks like Mr Paul doesn’t understand the difference between Homoeopathy and Ayurveda!
Dr. Domnic Dias, Dept of AYUSH
