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BLACK DAY FOR KONKANI FILMS
Goans should have protested in the bitterest forms against the IFFI, against this move. The magic of the first Konkani films should have been screened to ensure the world does get a glimpse of a true Konkani film. By doing this Parrikar has proved that he has no respect for Konkani Mai. Well done Parriker, you will be given your due in your own home at the next hustings. Cedric da Costa, Dubai UAE. Reward For Loyalty? Manohar Parrikar recently sacked DGP Amod Kanth. This action on the part of Parrikar was highly unbecoming of a person of IIT calibre. Truly one is convinced that power has gone to Parrikar’s head and he has become totally corrupt. He justifies his actions saying that Kanth was of late challenging government orders. Well what does Parrikar think? Just as he controls his ministers, he thought he could control the police force. Parrikar thinks he is the Maharaja of the yet to be named Govapuri. Amod Kanth was only doing his duty and going strictly by the Indian law. It looks like in Goa an officer should stick to Parrikar law or else pack up. What is even more surprising is that no Catholic minister stood up in support of Kanth. I don’t say support the Congress because even Luizinho sacked the Chief Secretary in 1999. This action of Luizinho has now become a benchmark for Parrikar to justify his actions. Where are those words while taking oath “I will uphold the constitutional sovereignty, integrity, show no fear or favour, “these words and many such words on the oath are thrown to the winds. My call goes out to each and every truthful, peace-loving Goan. Wake up from your deep slumber before it is too late. Goa is going on the path of self destruction in the hands of corrupt, selfish, egocentric politicians and today’s politicians owe an explanation for those selfless politicians or freedom fighters who liberated Goa from the Portuguese. Before it is too late, “UTT GOEMKARA” and revolt. My salutation to Amod Kanth. Joseph D’Souza, Mapusa. Few Exceptions Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and IPS Officers are highly paid specialised people meant to streamline key areas in State administration. Unfortunately, politicians (including Congress) use them to do their own bidding. Officers refusing to heed to politicians can at the most be asked to return to the Centre. They do not suffer any job or pay loss or discontinuity in service. Therefore it is expected of them not to bow down to politicians. Former DGP Amod Kant can go back satisfied that he maintained his integrity, unlike Suryanarayan who had a great opportunity to remove the ‘River Princess’ but failed because of singular lack of integrity, and all the rest in Goa today. (Mr. Richard D’ Souza former Forest Officer also showed some strength of character). Unlike the Congress, Parrikar is spending double the amount of money for the same output: first he uses the IAS officers to his party’s work and then he pays ‘consultants’ to do the work . Poor administration has always been the major drawback of the country and for this we have the spineless IAS cadre to thank with few exceptions like Kant and D’ Souza. R de B Fernandes, Margao. KTC buses pitiable The highly publicised so-called renovated and refurbished Panjim Kadamba Bus Terminal was recently inaugurated with much pomp and fanfare. A visit to the bus stand and you will see dirt and debris everywhere. You cannot escape the stink and the chaos. A few new shops and parking bays have been erected but the overall condition of the terminal is pathetic and not passenger friendly, leaving much to be desired. Dayanand Bandodkar Marg is not Panjim. The authorities have ensured that the IFFI Avenue is all decked up. What about the other Panjim roads that languish dug up and dusty. Will we have to wait for another festival? Whether the hurriedly carried out IFFI works are substandard and unplanned will be known only in June when the monsoons set in. Only then could we certify that the all these works were worth the while and the taxpayer’s money. It is surprising that though the Chief Minister, who is Chairman of the Kadamba Transport Corporation he has not been able to infuse any life and change in it. Perhaps the Chief Minister was so busy supervising the IFFI tamasha works that he had no time to catch up and monitor the renovation of the Panjim Bus stand. The condition of the Kadamba buses and its accident rate needs to be looked at. I won’t mind wearing a helmet while travelling on the shuttle for the fear of the bus landing into the field. If you look at some of the relatively new buses you wonder whether they were bought second hand. The drivers should be held accountable for the bad maintenance of the buses. Once the IFFI phobia is off Chief Minister Parrikar’s mind, the overall working of the Kadamba Transport Corporation should be his priority. Even if it means a trip to Singapore, it would not be in vain. Aires Rodrigues, Ribandar.
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