Over the last four decades I have taken up various causes, in an attempt to play my little part in raising a voice against injustice and illegalities. This long voyage of struggling against the powers to be, brings nostalgic memories of that 13-day 1979 student agitation that Goa witnessed for 50% bus concession. Within days that struggle spread and the student community brought the government to its knees to agree to our very reasonable demand. The rest is history. But last week the raising of the issue of the illegal “Silly Souls Cafe and Bar” at Assagao allegedly being run by Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani’s family has been an enriching experience. The issue within a day or two became a matter of interest across the nation and our fellow Indians across the world. It was comforting to see that people care for the rule of law and are concerned against such abuse of power by those enjoying political patronage. Yes, it was not a ‘Silly' move to hunt this unholy “Silly Souls Café and Bar”.
