Report of Sao Mathias Panchayat in Tiswadi, Goa held on 27th January 2013

Gram Sabha started today Sunday 27th January 2013 at 10.45 am. 2 minutes silence observed to departed souls who died recently. Ex-Sarpanch Jose Bismarck Silveira died by doing something good for us. He acquired the present land to build our Panchayat wherein we have our health centre, sports complex etc done up.

116 members were present for last Gram Sabha meeting. Sarpanch said at today’s Gram Sabha that water tank proposal for Vanxim is sent for approval to the concerned department. What is required is NOC. People of Vanxim will be approaching Bishop’s house for NOC for water tank.

For 15 long hours we at Vanxim had no electricity power supply on 2^nd-3^rd September 2012. On complaining the engineer said “we are trying to find out the fault”. Many people had problems in our village; cooking got hampered, followed by aquarium; many fish died in the tank, stock in fridge had to be thrown out, people were put in big trouble. Sarpanch today concluded saying JE and AE are transferred and power restored.

Last Gram Sabha two proposals were given whereby the secretary took inward of both while reading at the Gram Sabha he read only one proposal. The second one was signed by 57 people opposing said retaining wall at Vanxim. Today when Maggie Silveira, the President of Ilha de Vanxim Association questioned the chair regarding this proposal of 57 people who the voters are of ward no. 7, as to why this very proposal was not read. The sarpanch and Secretary twisted the same and said “we kept for our monthly meeting.” “This is a game plan of Mahindra Gaunekar and Pandurang Madkaikar to do so.” Maggie said openly.

Agnelo Menezes spoke in detail regarding power line, that is electricity supply from Old Goa/Malar/Divar. The Sarpanch also spoke about the same and said that process is on and the estimate is of Rs 1 crore 54 lakhs.

Regarding BSNL tower ex-Sarpanch Tulsidas Kundaikar signed the BSNL agreement in November 2009 and used secretary Mahesh Naik and made him a scape goat for BSNL tower problem. As per Sarpanch presently Rs.3,500/- is the monthly payment made to panchayat by the BSNL. The members of the Gram Sabha collectively came to a decision that BSNL must pay at least Rs.25,000/- monthly to the Panchayat.

Crematorium proposal from Narva/Poltodi was also read whereby 83 people signed the proposal. Vanxim people also used the same venue and supported the proposal (Tithtar). Amrut Volvoikar seconded the proposal.

We have got the Kadamba bus plying from Naroa/ Malar and Divar/Old Goa and to Panjim. Sarpapnch called upon the people to do their passes. Naroa to old Goa students will have to pay monthly Rs.55/-, Divar Rs.100/- adults. Naroa to old Goa adults Rs.135/-.  At 9.35 am ferry the Kadamba bus leaves for Panjim and returns for 12.00 pm ferry. The requirements are Rs.20/-  form to be filled with one photograph.

On 28^th October 2012 Sarpanch was questioned by Maggie Silveira regarding any proposal favoring the project. Sarpanch replied by saying “No proposal received by us.” Today the minutes were read saying no proposal received.

Sarpanch said construction of Health building work is in full progress.

Amit told Sarpanch to file RTI regarding sports complex building. Nearly 5 years have gone by and work is not complete. Panchayat had no documents with them regarding the same. Three estimates have been done as of now. The Sarpanch is told to ask for the details regarding commencement and completion of the same.

Regarding water pipeline at Vanxim no concrete is put nor any work carried out. When Sarpanch was questioned he said the contractors were not found. Our Panch said Junior Engineer Sarpesh told her that divers are not found.

Naresh, Amit and Maggie proposed for Sulabh toilet at Divar Ferry point/Sao Pedro ferry (Divar), Naroa Ferry, and Vanxim ferry point as it is a need and priority for the old and the young.

Sarpanch also spoke of widening of road works which will be done very shortly.

Illegal commercial activities were going on at Vanxim whereby permission given by Sao Mathias Panchayat was also illegal  as non-voters had raised their hands, and manipulating the same ex-sarpanch Tulsidas Kundaikar gave permission violating the Panchayati Raj Act where non-voter was taken into confidence and permission was given. Revoke this permission which is illegal ab initio. Secondly,  adding to the same illegal commercial activities are going on, we have called upon the Sarpanch to come immediately inspection and stop these very  ongoing commercial activities.

Our Vanxim primary government school roof is about to come down. This was also brought to the notice of the Sarpanch more than six months ago, yet nothing has been done about it.

Our first ferry from Divar to Old Goa starts at 5 am.  “Good Job, Well done sarpanch!” he was complimented by Maggie Silveira, President of Ilha de Vanxim Association.

Prisca Fernanades addressing chair said “all the members of the Gram Sabha must be taken into confidence; we are all coming here for a purpose.”

Time and again there are inaugurations taking place at Malar in different wards. Contractors are inviting Sarpanch etc. Sarpanch having all the power is no where in the picture. No permission taken from Panchayat. Only inaugural functions are held and the panch members go for the same including the Sarpanch. We the members of Gram Sabha condemn these activities as it was a collective decision.

We also requested Sarpanch to do a playground for Vanxim though M.P.funds.

Maggie Silveira

Mohammad Saleem appointed Convenor of Bharat Mukti Morcha for Vasco-da-Gama city

Mohammad Saleem is appointed as a convener of Bharat Mukti Morcha Vasco-da-Gama city unit in Marmagoa Taluka. He is a science graduate and connected with Bharat Mukti Morcha activities across the State of Goa. Mohammad Saleem's involvement with Bharat Mukti Morcha increased and intensified after Fomento  owned weekly 'The Goan' tagged muslims living in Goa as 'Terrorists' in its August 11, 2012 issue. Bharat Mukti Morcha then went on offensive against this Fomento attack on Muslims in Goa with its public statement. Bharat Mukti Morcha is happy to delegate this important responsibility of spreading our Mulnivasi freedom struggle in Goa's Port Town of Vasco to Mohammad Saleem.

Book on Goa mining plunder published in Marathi

This book titiled Goveatil Khaniz Kazineachi Prachand Loot is authored by Sebastian Rodrigues and translated by Gurudas Gadekar is published by Mulnivasi Publication Trust in Pune. Book release function took place at Malda, West Bengal on December 24, 2012 at the BAMCEF 29th National convention in presence of its National President Waman Meshram and several other respected dignitaries.

The book examines earnings from export of iron ore from Goa from 1981 to 2011. Earning are correlated with the budget deficits of the Goa state with a critical questions. This book has 11 chapters and documents protests against mining industry in Goa and various issues related to the same including co-option tactics of the mining industry in Goa. 

Contribution of then active groups voicing opposition to mining industry namely GAKUVED, GGRM, and GOAMAP are documented. The book has 38 pages and suggested contribution is Rs.20/- only.

Bharat Mukti Morcha condemns linking of Aadhaar Cards to cooking gas cylinder subsisidies

Bharat Mukti Mocha Goa Unit today January 4, 2013 triggered off meeting of customers of HP Gas supply agent in Siolim, Bardez, Goa M/s Veeresh Gas service with company’s customer service cell based in Kundaim Industrial Estate. The company was represented by its office Mr.Arvind Singh. The delegation of customers included Sandhya Gawde, Florence D’Souza, Sarpanch of Siolim-Marna Panchayat Anita Chari, Diego Rodrigues, Lawrence Braganza of Consumer cell, and Sebastian Rodrigues of Bharat Mukti Morcha. Veeresh Gas service was represented by Mr.Dangui jr.

It was disclosed that the subsidized rates for the cylinder is Rs.418/- and non-subsidized rate is Rs.911/-. During the meeting it was revealed that home cylinders cannot be taken from the storeroom the practice that is being followed by the Siolim HP agent. Cooking cylinders are to be booked by the customers prior to the delivery.

Agent is to provide home delivery of the cylinders, the service that was stopped by the agent in unilateral decision. The weekly schedule of the delivery is to be given to the villagers of Siolim, Marna, Oxel, Sodiem, Assagao, Badem, Chapora and Camurlim areas.

Siolim agent was instructed to issue proper computerized receipts instead of current practice of issuing ad hoc hand written receipts.

The problem of underweight of gas cylinders was discussed and the Siolim dealer is instructed carry weighing scale in the delivery van whiled cylinders are delivered in the villages. In case of underweight cylinders customers can take recourse to complaint book at the showroom and register their complaints. The inspection of complaint book revealed that since March 2011 not a single complaint is registered on the complaint book. Lack of organized movement of consumers has led to the inefficient and even often arrogant behavior of the Siolim dealer.

Mr. Singh instructed the dealer to create awareness about gas delivery and other issue amongst the public in Siolim.

New connections which were blocked are directed to the released as per the instructions of the petroleum ministry that were communicated by Mr. Singh at the meeting.

It was also revealed by Mr.Singh that subsidy will be given on the production of Aadhaar card from the month of February onwards. This decision of the Ministry is highly condemnable. Aadhaar cards are violation of every individual’s privacy through figure prints, iris scans, bank account, pan card, and are done only to promote surveillance as ruling bamons in the country and Goa state are scared of ongoing freedom struggle of mulnivasis against Brahmin tyranny who are Eurasians and miniscule minority of 3.5% of India’s population but having share of 79% in governance Beaurocracy, Judiciary, Executive, Press . Democracy has been subverted into brahmanocracy. This is the reason as to subsidies are linked to Aadhaar card. There is no restriction of sharing of the data under Aadhaar Card which is the case for the data gathered under census Act. There is every possibility that this data will shared with the vested interests in various parts of the country and we will be enslaved. All the major political parties Congress, BJP, Communists – CPI, CPI (M), are controlled by Bamons and that’s the reason they are deliberately silent on this dangerous conspiracy against the mulnivasi people. Bharat Mukti Morcha condemns linking of subsidies to the Aadhaar Card. This is nothing short of blackmailing of mulnivasis people of India. If not, then why there are no entitlements on this card? Linking subsidies to Aadhaar Cards is only a matter bait to get crucial private data of the mulnivasis people so that they can be controlled on the computer screen of Silas super computer.

First of all it is a conspiracy of bamons ruling this country to withraw subsidies under the influence and dictates of satanic international powers of darkness.

It was decided to carry on the awareness program in collaboration with various public bodies. Long battle here seems to be a necessity.

Listen to my voice, listen to my call; Maggie Silveira in Malda, West Bengal

 Maggie Silveira, President, Bharat Mukti Morcha, Goa Unit addressing the second National Convention meet at airport ground, Malda Town in West Bengal on 26th December 2012.

Maggie Silveira, President, Bharat Mukti Morcha, Goa Unit sharing a dais with Waman Meshram, National President of Bharat Mukti Morcha, B.M.Kamble, National Executive member of BAMCEF, Adv. Gorkule, Supreme Court Lawyer and other dignitary on 26th December 2012 in Malda Town, West Bengal. 

Over 1 lakh 80 thousand people attended the convention. This is one picture of the representatives from various parts of India and abroad.

Another picture of the large attendance at the gathering of India's mulnivasi people gearing up for freedom struggle. Maggie Silveira addressed the gathering amidst thunderous applause to her call for a struggle. Maggie spoke in Hindi and here we share English translation of her historic speech.

Congress and BJP are one. Bamons have captured top government jobs. Bamons have captured large amount of land in Goa.

Goa Archbishop Bamon Felipe Neri Ferrao sold Vanxim island to Bamon Mahendra Gaunekar without taking people into confidence. He then sold it to Corporate Ozone group. People of Vanxim formed group ‘Ilha de Vanxim Association’ which is a registered organization. I am chosen as the President of this Association.  We have a collaboration and support of Bharat Mukti Morcha and we are marching in the path of struggle on and on. Seby Rodrigues, President of BAMCEF – Goa supported Vanxim time and again.

We are made to come to the deputy collector’s court to fight Gaunekar. Cases are going on before deputy collector’s court for the past 2 years. Some people are paid to split the villagers. Big money is being forced to be spent on lawyers by mulnivasi people in Vanxim. Four ladies were arrested by the then PI Francis Corte from Old Goa Police Station when ladies went to protect the entire village from the illegal survey which was carried out unethically without having NOC or permission from local, Panchayat or government authority. Our Panchayat elections were very interesting. My neighbor came to my house and said he wants to contest elections. He came to my house at 10.00 pm. I told him that I will inform him after speaking to the group. Group refused to support him due to his corrupt past. At our meeting of mulnivasi people our candidate got decided. At this juncture fight took place and I was attacked. My supporters challenged the attackers to even touch me.

It is 900 crore project that includes casinos, golf, spa, prostitution, private marinas, helipad etc. Meshram sir said ‘words have power’ which is so true. In Sikkim Waman Meshram sir said ‘more you travel, more you learn.’

Our candidate won the elections by big margin. We are fighting this project. 5 buses of people who were paid Rs.1000/- each went to the Chief Town Planner’s office in Panjim to support the project in Vanxim. Yet not a single person got chance to sit before the Chief Town Planner. Five of us from Bharat Mukti Morcha went to the office of Chief Town Planner with Bharat Mukti Morcha flags in our hands. Chief Town Planner’s PA asked me ‘What is this flag?’ I replied ‘It is our flag of Bharat Mukti Morcha’. What a difference Bharat Mukti Morcha flag made!

Our convention scheduled for Sunday 7^th October 2012 was stopped in Goa on Saturday 6^th October 2012. On that day was holiday for government offices. In spite of that Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar directed to call for the meeting with SDM and Collector. From morning itself police went on calling us. We went for the meeting in Margao.

We had already printed our convention invitation and distributed them at the bus stops, offices, etc. So bamons got the message and stopped the meeting saying that we are not supposed to use the word ‘Bamon’. So we told them that the vey alphabet and sentence will start with word ‘Bamon’; whereby many bamon organizations were involved in stopping our convention.

We told them that this convention will be held very soon and moved from there.

Listen to my voice, listen to my call; I call upon all my mulnivasi brothers and sisters from each district of India to come to Goa - 10 people from each district, for we got to teach lessons to Bamons. I call upon you to come to Goa in big numbers. Jai Mulnivasi! Jai Bharat!