Calangute usually known for parties is now buzzing over other reasons. A builder had blocked the access of the public to a chapel, but what surprised me the most was how the people united to win the war and got the panchayat to take action. The sarpanch yesterday called an impromptu inspection which shows the power of a strong village. When the government planned to give the the village a so-called urban tag it was defeated by the villagers.
Yesterday, bending to the pressure from the villagers, the sarpanch had a site inspection, held a meeting, placed the report on the table and even passed a resolution to issue a show-cause notice to the builder for blocking the access to the chapel. The sarpanch also spoke about the rules violated by the builder. We all need to take inspiration from the villagers of Calangute. The way they fought the battle and gained a result within a couple of days was intriguing. Unity is key here!
