We are lndians first. When we travel, we realise that our country is flourishing on the strength of unity in diversity. When we are on a moving train and train our eyes around we see innumerable households next to the rail-track. We need not be exceptions.
The nation has a number of thermal power stations and industries that make use of coal as fuel. Their products are shared amicably by the whole country. We are buying our power needs from the southern grid and they need coal. This cannot be handled by trucks. Only trains and ships can transport them economically from one end to the other end. Harbours and trains play a great role.
Do appreciate that these national properties are owned by every lndian. To go selfish on this matter will prove to be a foolish stand. Opposing this project at this late stage, will rob us of our varied day to day needs is the moot point.
Someone, whether Adanis or Jindals are our job-givers and they keep the machinery rolling for the benefit of all.
We Goans stand to lose our moral status of a State of the Union, if we decide not to cooperate in the matters pertaining to the wholesome development of lndia.
Let us not be carried away by the crooked chicanery of our disgruntled politicians, suffering from 'no kursi' virus. We are not blind not to appreciate the ongoing developmental works. If we falter it is the common man who will be forced to face the brunt and the tricksters will live in the comforts of the ill-gotten funds.
Remember our blunder saying 'no' to Konkan Railway?
Want all true Goans to join the mainstream to prove that Goenkars are no less lndians.
MOHAN RAO, Caranzalem
