Leader of the Opposition Manohar Parrikar has said that he is not opposed to bestowing due recognition for Konkani in Roman script when the script is being used by a large section of the population.
Incidentally, both Parrikar and Industries Minister, Luizinho Faleiro raised the question of dangers posed to Goan identity and the need to protect Goa and Goan culture.
“Definitely, we will have to do something to the demand for recognition of Roman script for Konkani language. I am all for it when nearly 3-4 lakh people use it”, Parrikar said at a function at the release of Ulhas Buyao’s new music album “Original Treasure” and the re-release of “Roop Tujem Laita Pixem” at the hands of Industrialist Srinivas Dempo at Kersarwal Garden Retreat.
He, however, called for forming an apolitical platform in support of Roman Script, saying “otherwise the issue will be unnecessarily politicised in this election year”.
While paying tributes to Ulhas Buyao for his contribution to the Opinion Poll struggle, Parrikar said the time has now come to introspect over the threat for Goan identity in the changing scenario. “Goans will have to do a thinking on the question, whether Hindus, Christians and Muslim”, he said.
Saying that Goans have never fought on religious lines, Parrikar said he was shocked at the communal violence let loose in Curchorem early this year. “Goans are capable enough to find a solution to protect the state’s identity”, he added.
Industries Minister, Luizinho Faleiro later gave an open call to leave aside political differences and join hands to launch another struggle to protect Goa’s identity and culture. “Today, Goa’s identity has been lost by nearly 45 per cent. There’s a need for everyone to realise the scenario and join the struggle to protect our identity”, he added.
Earlier, Parish Priest of Mandur Church, Fr Conceicao Silva and Ulhas Buyao called for giving due recognition for Konkani in Roman script. “Roman script has not got due place in Goa. There’s a large section of people who read in Roman script”, he said and referred to the printing of 68000 copies of the Holy Bible in Roman script, of which 40,000 copies has been sold before printing.
Fr Silva also made a forceful plea to honour Father of Opinion Poll Dr Jack Sequeira with a befitting monument.
Industrialist Srinivas Dempo and Fr Pratap Naik also spoke.
Incidentally, both Parrikar and Industries Minister, Luizinho Faleiro raised the question of dangers posed to Goan identity and the need to protect Goa and Goan culture.
“Definitely, we will have to do something to the demand for recognition of Roman script for Konkani language. I am all for it when nearly 3-4 lakh people use it”, Parrikar said at a function at the release of Ulhas Buyao’s new music album “Original Treasure” and the re-release of “Roop Tujem Laita Pixem” at the hands of Industrialist Srinivas Dempo at Kersarwal Garden Retreat.
He, however, called for forming an apolitical platform in support of Roman Script, saying “otherwise the issue will be unnecessarily politicised in this election year”.
While paying tributes to Ulhas Buyao for his contribution to the Opinion Poll struggle, Parrikar said the time has now come to introspect over the threat for Goan identity in the changing scenario. “Goans will have to do a thinking on the question, whether Hindus, Christians and Muslim”, he said.
Saying that Goans have never fought on religious lines, Parrikar said he was shocked at the communal violence let loose in Curchorem early this year. “Goans are capable enough to find a solution to protect the state’s identity”, he added.
Industries Minister, Luizinho Faleiro later gave an open call to leave aside political differences and join hands to launch another struggle to protect Goa’s identity and culture. “Today, Goa’s identity has been lost by nearly 45 per cent. There’s a need for everyone to realise the scenario and join the struggle to protect our identity”, he added.
Earlier, Parish Priest of Mandur Church, Fr Conceicao Silva and Ulhas Buyao called for giving due recognition for Konkani in Roman script. “Roman script has not got due place in Goa. There’s a large section of people who read in Roman script”, he said and referred to the printing of 68000 copies of the Holy Bible in Roman script, of which 40,000 copies has been sold before printing.
Fr Silva also made a forceful plea to honour Father of Opinion Poll Dr Jack Sequeira with a befitting monument.
Industrialist Srinivas Dempo and Fr Pratap Naik also spoke.
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