THE GOAN NETWORK
MARGAO
Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai has hailed the report of the Central Empowered Committee report on SWR double tracking saying “this is the first step in saving our Mollem forests and Goa’s unique biodiversity.”
In a tweet, Sardesai praised the determined and passionate efforts of the Goan youth noting that “the CEC’s decision has proven that Goa’s youth cannot be taken for granted and they are our leaders of our collective future.”
Saying that the youth are the true ambassadors of Team Goa, and have worked non-stop by organising protests on the streets as well as spreading awareness through social media despite being detained and harassed by the police under instructions from the ruling party, he said, “These young Goemkars are the driving force of Team Goa, and they have shown that their spirit cannot be killed as many of them have even risked their careers for the defense of Goa.”
He said, “Mollem is not only a Goan issue, but also a national issue. The powerful youth of Goa have raised their voice so loud that the whole country can hear their call, except the Chief Minister.”
He urged all Goans, especially the youth to continue the good fight to save Goa’s ecology and environment. “Team Goa was formed to save our collective future. The youth have proven themselves to be worthy of that future by demonstrating their courage, resilience and determination to save our precious Mollem,” he added.
Saying the tide is turning against the government, he said this anti-Goan regime has displayed their apathy and incompetence.
Extending his full support to the youth and the NGOs working in unity to save Mollem, Sardesai said “As part of our ‘Save Goa Now’ promise, Team Goa will never retreat from defending our environment and our natural wealth. We are with the people always”.
