MLA Viresh Borkar is a Hero

 

DATED: 27/02/2026

To

The Editor

 

 

Sir,

 

Kudos to the people of St Andre for standing firm with their demand against section 39A of the Goa TCP Act. St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar is the true hero of this movement which really had the honorable CM come to the meet the MLA showing concern for his health. A siting MLA going on a hunger strike for the sake of its people and constituency is one of first in Goa’s history or may even be nationally. The fleet achieved by the young energetic young man will go down in Goa’s history very much acknowledged by the future generation as a battle fought for the sake of protecting Goa and its environment. MLA Viresh as a first time MLA has been ridiculed in the house by senior MLAs of the Ruling dispensation but He has always proved his ability to put fought his points in the assembly. We need more of our youngsters to follow his steps be of any party be Goenkar first. The support by the opposition MLAs, Activists, intellectuals and People from all walks of life proved very helpful. The battle is far from over supporters of all party and followers of politicians has to ponder the thought of what kind of Goa are we passing on to our future generations, Goa with no mountains, polluted rivers, concretized villages, unaffordable dwellings, slavery of the rich and mighty second home owners? May this small revolution grow in every village that needs protection from the land sharks colluding with greedy politicians who care a little for Goa but only see Goan land as a wealth creating tool.

 

AlvaresClarence

Sangolda

8055543221

https://youtu.be/d3Vpz8Vu6iw?si=6ebOK6a98aGrKMv0

Herald and The Goan 08/01/2026

https://epaper.heraldgoa.in/m/26800/695f0b5435e8a

https://epaper.thegoan.net/4103365/TG/TG#page/4/2

Carion Call by Goycho Putt Retried Justice Ferdino Rebello

DATED: 22/10/2025

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The Editor

 

 

Sir,

 

“Waiting for the Godot” This play comments on the waiting, hope, disappointment, and meaninglessness of human life, where nothing concrete happens, yet people keep waiting for someone that will bring in a change. In the play “the Godot” character never shows up it’s a story of the search for human existence, revolving around hope but ‘nothing happening'. Same has been the state of Niz Goenkars who are witnesses to the destruction of Goa in the name of Development. Long since an article by renowned columnist Mr. Rajan Parrikar highlighted an issue where he termed the destruction of mountains to “Rape of Goa” that was the the year 2008. Then the Goan Identity movement started with anxious Niz Goankars feeling outsiders in their own land. The destruction had already started but activists never laid down their placards but fought the powers to safe guard our Goa for posterity. Our Rivers Mountains and Agricultural lands were sold in the name of development and destroyed under pretext of job creation. We protested, fought in courts and the battle is still on waiting for “the Godot” that never came. The Policy makers since 2012 consolidated themselves by adding more of their-kind so that their destructive policies are passed with the strength of majority.

For us frustrated helpless Niz goeankars the wait is over Goycho Putt retired Justice Ferdino Rebello has given hope to us all with his charter to save whatever is left of our Bhangrachea Goem. Let us all support the cause in any form that may be required that our future generations will be proud to read us in history and not curse us for not putting up the fight.

 

AlvaresClarence

Sangolda

https://epaper.heraldgoa.in/epaper/oheraldo/07-01-2026

united opposition for 2027

DATED: 22/10/2025

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The Editor

 

Sir,

 

It was a very pleasant sight to see the opposition coming on one dais on the eve of Diwali with a common agenda to protect Goa from divisive evil forces. Goa Forward has realized their folly of siding with the BJP after the 2017 elections, whereas they should have respected the people's verdict and stayed in the opposition. The Revolutionary Goans Party did very well in the 2022 elections but putting candidates in all except one constituency was their mistake. Goans were very happy with the RGP, but when their Lok Sabha ambition superseded their commitment to the Goan people, that was where they dented their reputation to a great extent. Better late than never, they have sensed what Niz Goans wants from them. Now it’s the Aam Admi Party that is playing spoiled sport while the opposition parties have realized that only unity amongst them can defeat BJP in 2027. Local supporters of the AAP, it's time you wake up and smell the coffee. Your Delhi leadership may have differences in opinions, but it is you, as a local Goan, who has to see what is beneficial for the Goa vote spilt or united opposition. Xasticar’s have always shown that they can be very fierce when it comes to fighting for Goa and the issues plaguing our beautiful state. Supporters of both the AAP MLA’s should prevail upon them to make their central leadership know the pulse of NIz Goankars who are out to save whatever is left of our beautiful state to pass it on to our future generations.

 

Clarence Alvares

Sangolda

The Goan 10/03/2024

https://epaper.thegoan.net/3840388/THE-GOAN/THE-GOAN#google_vignette

A sensible Decision has to be taken by RGP

To 

The Editor

 

Sir,

 

Every Goan will agree that this election has to be BJP on one side and other like minded parties on the opposite.  This lok sabha elections is very crucial which will shape up our country's future and its people's lives. Harmonies living of all communities under the new govt is a dream of all right thinking Goans.  For this we need a govt that will  uphold our constitution   without discrimination to any of its citizens. RGP in goa has been fighting for the rights of Goans. Goans too has acknowledge their good work by electing a MLA of their party. Although they have been labeled as a B team of the ruling dispensation many Goans think otherwise. This MP election is not for the regional parties to flex its muscles but to support the group of parties that have come together to defeat the BJP.  RGP has to withdraw from the fray to clear the smoke of being a B team of BJP. This will give them the much required fillip in the next assembly elections 2027 where they will be rewarded with more MLA's and can work much better for the future of Goa. Even if they do not support the INDIA alliance their presence will definitely help the BJP win the seats which no Goan will forgive them their folly which in turn doom the party. We have seen the rise of GF during the 2017 election where Goans supported them fully but due to their proximity towards the ruling they lost all their creditability. The 2022 elections would have seen them ruling the state but no they crumbled down to a lone MLA. There is a lesson for RGP in this, quit the MP election and concentrate on the assembly elections and expect every true Goan to support your party in 2027.

 

Clarence Alvares

Sangolda

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