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Stop spoiling Shivaji's name in the name of religion

It is really sad to see that in the name of religion and in the name of Chhatrapati Shivaji again  the law and order is going out of control. It's looks like some groups want to create problems in Goa. We Goans from the bottom of their hearts love and respect Shivaji Maharaj who has done a lot for his people. Shivaji Maharaj had united the people but the  groups are dividing the people in his name. Shivaji loves all citizens of all religions and not only Hindus. He was the king of everyone. If Shivaji Maharaj was alive today he would not tolerate whatever is happening in his name. Please keep Shivaji Maharaj in your hearts and minds and don't spoil and play dirty politics game. He is our national hero and a great warrior who will be remembered forever by the people of India. Don't understand why some groups are out to destroy the peace among the people in Goa. Looks like they want to destroy the peace in Goa like Manipur state. Fr Bolmax has always fought for the love, environment and respect for Goa and Goans and he doesn't want to divide people in the name of religion but respect equally all the religions and neither he is against Shivaji Maharaj but he too respect him right from the school days. Our CM Pramod Sawant has put kerosene in the fire by taking up the issue in assembly session and has shown what kind of a leader he is. Instead of bringing peace looks like he wants to destroy law and order in Goa where he will be responsible. Fr Bolmax has already apologized for his statement if it has hurt the Hindu people. Goa is a peaceful state and my humble request to our Hindu brothers and sisters to live in peace together like we have stayed years before by taking part in each others religious festivals. The outsiders who call themselves Goans today are making a big noise in Goa for their personal gain and they are paid to create problems. Please do not fall in their traps. St Francis Xavier will protect Goa from the hands of dirty minded politicians and the trouble maker groups.


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Who is Goan?

Arwin Mesquita, Colva
Published Aug 5, 2023, 12:43 AM IST
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The Goa government and most of its ministers keep launching projects and initiatives, claiming that they are for Goans. However, my question is, who is a Goan? If this is not defined, how can the government market them as things for Goans?At least the Revolutionary Goans (RG) party came up with a proposal to define Goans. It may or may not be perfect, and it may or may not need changes, but it is still a good initiative. Shouldn’t the Goan ministers and politicians,…

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