Like law and order, freedom of speech and expression under BJP rule has gone for a toss. One pays a very heavy price under the BJP rule for exercising our freedom to speak and write for the common good. A complete contrast to the good old days under the MGP rule when Chief Minister Shashikala Kakodkar was never ever vindictive despite having criticised her govt on various issues.
Over the last decade the BJP has persistently been misusing power to unduly harass me, but the Courts have ensured that the rule of law prevailed. I have for long endured the vicious witch-hunt, which has been a very long battle. The BJP possibly considers me to be a thorn in their flesh and have gone to the extent of even falsely claiming that I am not an Indian. The authorities and finally the courts will decide where I should be. I can only assure the BJP that from any part of the world, the writer will continue to strive for Goa. So, silencing the writer may be a tough one for the BJP.
