Parrikar reiterates to stop Ram Sene in Goa
PTI, PANAJI | 12 August 2014 18:27 IST
Chief minister Manohar Parrikar today once again reiterated that he would not allow the controversial right wing outfit Sri Ram Sene to work in the state.
"Sri Ram Sene is not there in Goa. It is functioning in Karnataka. SRS chief Pramod Muthalik stays at Hubli. There is Congress government in Karnataka, what stops them (Karnataka government) from banning them (SRS)?" Parrikar told the state legislative assembly during Question Hour on Monday.
"SRS will not be allowed to work in Goa. If he (Muthalik) starts his activities, we will take action against him," he said.
BJP's Goa spokesman Wilfred Mesquita had earlier ruled out the possibility of the state government banning SRS in the state, claiming that Indian constitution does not stop anyone from conducting lawful activities anywhere in the country.
"We will not ban Sri Ram Sene from entering the state. We can't ban it unless, the organisation is found to be involved in activities against the law," Mesquita had said.
Parrikar had earlier said that the state government will not tolerate, if the SRS tries to create law and order problem in Goa.
The issue was raised on Monday on the floor of the House by independent legislator Vijay Sardesai who expressed concerns about threat to drama director Tousif de Navelim allegedly by SRS supporters over his new play.
Parrikar accused media of instigating the arguments between SRS and the director.
"Tousif should put off his mobile and change his SIM card. He will stop getting threat calls," he said, adding that even drama writers should take precautions while penning the plays.
Tousif had presented his play here on August 9 amid tight police security, after initially cancelling it following threats of disruption by SRS.
The outfit activists had allegedly attacked young men and women at a Mangalore pub in 2009 that had sparked a national outrage.
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Our CM Manohar Parrikar deserves credit for the assurances that he would not allow the controversial right wing outfit Sri Ram Sene to work in the state.
All the communities are living in harmony in peaceful Goa and we do not need organisations like Ram Sene to infuse poison in the minds of people to disturb the age old harmonious relations we have in Goa among Hindus, Catholics and other communities.
We need to believe the CM in what he says. On my part, I believe him on this issue.
- Francisco Lourenco, Goa | 15 th August 2014 14:26
BJP Must Maintain The Secular Fabric Of Goa. For BJP To Survive In Goa, Secularism Is A Must. Without Secularism In Goa, BJP Is Out From Goa.
- Jose Rod, Goa | 13 th August 2014 19:18
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