The Opinion Poll should have been a day of celebration at the State level and not merely confined to organising of functions by the Congress party alone. The referendum took place on 16-01-1967. It should have been reflected in the History books for awareness and knowledge of the youth. Unfortunately, when in power the Congress party never thought of the issue seriously, but is now supporting the installation of Dr Sequeira’s statue. This is hypocritical. The party has the opportunity to make its point. The GFP is taking itself forward capitalizing on the emotive issue. When out of power, the Congress stalwarts expect the present government to give due importance to the Opinion Poll. While in power, the Congress could not even raise an official monument in memory of Dr Jack Sequeira, whom they adore and glorify as the Father of the Opinion Poll merely for political mileage. It is only some private individuals’ efforts that immortalised the memory and contribution of Dr Sequeira. The present politicians in and out of power must realise that it is the success of the Opinion Poll, which enables them to enjoy the fruits of a separate state.
