No woman is safe…
C Da Costa, Margao
The sad and untimely death of young Nadia Torreado, a girl from Loutolim has sent shock waves down the spine of every young girl in Salcette and in Goa. It is public knowledge, although the local newspapers tried to shelve the culprit, despite Goa’s electronic media splashing it all over that people of Goa know who the actual culprit is.
It was common view to see this particular controversial minister in the Digambar Kamat ministry flaunt this girl and was also seen recently in Dubai at the finals of a popular football tournament organized by Dubai Goans, wherein the girl in question formed part of the minister’s entourage, despite having a cast in one of her legs.
The sins of the ministers in the current Digambar Kamat dispensation are becoming too many for the people of Goa to handle and since Digambar Kamat is protecting such criminals in the sanctuary of his ministry, it would be in the best interest of Goans if the centre shunts the current CM and replaces him with a less corrupt and less evil option.
I hope the dead girl and her family will be given justice. Years ago in a molestation case, the Goan voters pulled down a ruling party speaker, it is to be seen if the people will come out to catch hold of Digambar Kamat to sack this monster he has been long rearing in the cabinet and who is responsible for a lot of crimes and has never done justice to the ministry handled by him.
I am sure if there is a free and fair investigation, which we doubt, there are more skeletons that will tumble from the closet…
Maybe, the police should raid the minister’s hideouts to stumble upon some proof in this case.
Also, like the CM and his infamous double speak, this minister involved recently made a statement in the media that tourist women are not safe in Goa.
Is any girl safe from the clutches of politicians in Goa, specially the dreaded woman snatchers?
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Clinic for Divar
Jeron Fernandes, Divar
Apropos to the letter dated 27 May, 2010 by Joseph Pereira regarding the great need of a clinic in Divar. Many lives would have been spared if there was a clinic in Divar, which would have taken care of other localities too, like Vanxim (Capao), Sao Matias, Narva and adjoining areas.
My friend Rama, a RND employee cum a stone supplier, would not have died halfway through heart attack if such a facility was there. No doubt, it clearly shows that Divar locals care more about eating fish rather than saving lives and our local MLA cares more about embossing his name on a plague and gather votes for his future through such means.
CCTVs for police stations
Adelmo Fernandes, Vasco
While addressing a gathering to greet people on occasion of the Statehood Day, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat has suggested installation of electronic gadgets like Closed Circuit Television (CCTVs) to keep an eye on the work done by the Government employees and also to curb various other illegalities that take place in various Government Departments. It must be said that this is a novel idea. But this provision needs to be extended to the Police Stations as well. It may be recalled that in the past few months a nexus has been seen to be existing between drug peddlers and some police officials. Probably CCTVs in stalled in the police stations will help curb such a menace beside other corruption.
Harvest rain water
Venan B Dias, Santo Estevam
It is indeed very disturbing to read almost everyday water scarcity in Porvorim, despite the State getting sufficient rainfall every year. It seems there is a lack of planning from the PWD Department in providing water to this particular area or there is no proper management of water resources in the state. Today it’s Porvorim and tomorrow it can be any part of Goa. In fact, so much water is lost during the monsoons that one is surprised how we allow such precious resource to go waste. Though the authorities concerned should take fast remedial measures to curb this waste it is also our duty to see that we also nurture this resource by doing whatever we can. For example rain water harvesting (RWH); this is the best method to save water wherein every community can save water and use it during crisis, as in the name of development most of the villages have lost their wells either buried intentionally or polluted. It would be prudent on part of the government to make it mandatory to every Goan who is building a new house to make provision for (RWH). At least a beginning could be made in this direction while people who already have houses should be given some time to make this provision. This step will go a long way in curbing water crisis in the state.
Biased women groups
Nydia Rodrigues, Quepem
Suddenly there’s a big cry on all the newspapers and Goa News Channels about the death of one Nadia Torreado. There are lots of such cases published in our news dailies. Surprisingly, some of the Women Rights Groups are up in arms about only this particular case. I fail to understand one thing about these groups, that is, where were they when a 13 year old girl committed suicide in Nuvem, another lady from Majorda and such other cases which have occurred in the month of April/May, but why only this case is being highlighted? Is it because of a politician’s involvement? Or are these groups supported by the Politicos to create controversies or to get publicity? In Goa we do not see such groups fighting /serving for the betterment or for better cause of Aam Admi.
In the case of Nadia it seems Women Rights Groups are making unnecessary noise just to get publicity which they can’t get through their work.
Nurture Konkani cinema
Kajal Chatterjee, Kolkata
Kudos to Mauro Fernandes for his letter “Konkani cinema” (May 29).
While applauding Laxmikant Shetgaonkar’s masterpiece ‘Paltadacho Munis’, he has rightly opined that Konkani films, if properly nurtured and promoted, may churn up a Satyajit Ray or Adoor Gopalakrishnan in near future. But to reach such a glorified stage, special efforts are required from all quarters.
The Government of Goa should encourage the upcoming film-makers by offering them soft loans to come up with Konkani films. Proper infrastructure like studios and other technical facilities need to be put in place by the authorities or offer a favourable ambience to the private concerns so that they can invest in the business of films. Tax-relaxation and compulsory screening of Konkani films in theatres across Goa are a must to support local industry so that they do not get wiped away by the economic powerhouse Bollywood. Also the directors and producers should also see to it that instead of mimicking their Hindi counterparts, Konkani films need to be based on the ethos of soil and culture of Goa. An industry can never prosper by ignoring the basic traits of the culture of the region concerned. The common Goans should also religiously patronise the Konkani films, instead of succumbing to the crude Bollywood culture.
India is unique and colourful just because of its regional and cultural diversities and films are nothing but living and permanent documents of such richness. If Konkani films get established on a firm ground, it will add another feather to the colorful cap of India.
