PANAJI: AAP’s convener Rahul Mhambre has strongly criticized the press conference done by CM Pramod Sawant. CM Sawant in his entire address focused on failures of Congress and said nothing about his plans to save mother Mhadei. 18 years since Goa made a formal complaint against the deeds of Karnataka Govt and nothing has been done, we have been loosing our beloved Mhadei everyday.
“10 years of Congress, 8 years of BJP, Goans are loosing mother Mhadei and both these parties are busy playing blame game. I want to ask Pramod bab, you took 12 MLA’s of congress to form your Govt, did you even think of what they have done to our Mother Mhadei at that time? Now you are doing live press conference to tell us what Congress did, do you think Goans are fool? What you have done to protect Mhadei?”, said Rahul Mahambre.
Pressing on the importance of River Mhadei, Rahul Mhambre said Mahdei is the single largest source of sweet water and the lifeline for every Goan. It is the main source of irrigation. River Mhadei is mother for every Goan.
“Pramod Bab you should have also told us that you have the same WRD minister, Philip Neri was there in the Congress Govt as WRD Minister. If you are so honest about Mother Mhadei then why you have awarded him the same ministry? Why Goans should trust you? You said that I am doing every bit for Mhadei, then why you have not taken this issue with PM Modi in your Delhi Visit?”, asked Rahul Mhambre.
BJP has compromised the interest of Goans to the Centre. Since Karnataka has more Parliamentary seats Centre is favoring Karnataka’s move protecting its political interest. Goa has only 2 MPs, Centre is least interested in listening to Goans. CM Sawant is also silent about the gross violations done by BJP’s Karnataka Govt which is in contempt of the Court order. The structures built by Karnataka Govt has diverted the Mhadei water. We can see the level of flow of water has reduced even when Goa has received the highest rainfall ever. Just imagine, what will be the situation in summer?
“Pramod Bab, when will you put Goans interest above BJP’s interest? I want to remind you that Goa may have only 2 MPs but mother Mhadei has 16 lakh Sons and daughters”, said Rahul Mhambre
“Its time that all Goans should come together and pledge to protect mother Mahdei, lets end this blame game and unite for the cause. It is about our right, it is about our dignity, it is about our Mother, It is all about the future of our children. Nobody wants to see their children dying from thirst, if we don’t want to put future of our children at stake, we must work together as a unified force. I appeal to all the political parties to work with us in the interest of Goans leaving all political differences behind. Let’s all save Mother Mhadei, lets all save future of our children” said Rahul Mhambre.