MARGAO
Goencho Avaaz Party has hailed the decision of the High Court to quash the FIR registered against tiatrist Alison De Curtorim based on the complaint of the Cuncolim MLA Clafacio Dias.
Goencho Avaaz Party State convenor Capt Viriato Fernandes has said the verdict serves as a storng message to politicians, who use strong arm tactics and political intimidation to quell people’s opposition. “It also serves as a slap in the ace to members of the ruling regime, who exploit their position of power by using the Goa police as their personal security and bouncers against the people”, he said
Sharing his perspective, Capt Viriato said “Tiatrists are the voice of Goans. Their skill and creativity in presenting crucial and relevant issues in an entertaining manner make them one of the most effective mediums of grass root communication and agency for creating public opinion. That is why Goencho Avaaz stood firmly and steadfastly behind Alison in the crisis he faced”.
He added: “The Judgement is also the more important to protect the freedom of speech and expression of the tiatrist community, who should not be fearing legal action, at the behest of any affronted political leader. Today is a great day not just for Alison but also for the whole of Goa as justice has been served and faith in the judiciary”.
Capt Viriato said Goencho Avaaz has appealed to the police to approach the party, promising to take up cudgels for them, if the men in uniform are being strong armed by politico.
“After all, justice should prevail at all times. We will always be the custodians of public interest and take up issues affecting the common man”, he added.
