I was reading the blog of my long lost classmate, when I realised how true his wish of Portuguese rule in Goa was ( Refer Viva Portugal ). Our once beautiful state is being marred by a change in infrastructure, a change in demographics, corruption and shoddy politics. What with the likes of the Monserrates, Ranes and Pachecos who are filling their already overflowing coffers with the bounty destined for the people of the state.
A complete wipe off of the Portuguese culture seems to be on the rise with an influx of migrants. I understand being an undivided nation, an Indian has the freedom of moving from one state to another and I am probably contradicting my earlier posts on the great North Indian - Marathi divide. However, I do believe that Goa is in a league of its own and should be given special status considering its rich and unique culture. A Portuguese rule would not only have brought in development but also maintained the once hyped about beauty of out homeland. The vandalism of idols and churches would not have occurred so closer to home and we'd probably be living in a mini paradise of our own. But what else can we do now. It's just wishful thinking!!!
this is what we dont understand
ReplyDeletethis blog is exactly what raj is saying about his maharastra and your goa........
you are not the first goan im explaning this to..
what we feel about goa ,all maharastrians feel the same about their state..
but no doubt i too would love to live in a hypothetical world like the one uve mentioned about
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