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1986–87 and have for long used the Roman script including producing literature in Roman script. They are demanding that Roman script be given equal status to
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deduction as the economic model followed by most of the political elements in power is fallacious as it has been proved to drain out near outrageous monetary resources into unaccounted wealth commonly known by its street term "black money" as despite efforts of de-monetisation, politicians have been distributing sums of money for votes even during the most recent grass-root level
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independently, they would find that Goa is a self sustaining state with well balanced natural and intellectual resources. Goan's do not claim superiority but merely ask for special status because without it, a beautiful state like Goa is susceptible to cultural adulteration and corruption through opportunistic political and corporate outfits.
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dialect is unintelligible to most Goans, let alone other
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circumstances monetarily) due to the privacy and tolerance in the streets of Goa. Most of these community owned lands are illegally purchased through manipulated and forged documents and PoA's (Power of Attorney) and by unchanging law of the land stand as illegal or stolen possessions.
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deforestation with no regard for the environment despite signing international climate agreements with commitments to protect the environment. This goes completely against ancient Hindu Dharmic values and the culture appreciated and safeguarded by good-willed colonists.
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of the press. Strict censorship policies required any material containing printed words, including invitation cards, to be submitted to a censorship committee for screening. The Portuguese governor of Goa was empowered to suspend publication, close down
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chosen to migrate by selling their properties (which is causing a cultural and intellectual drain), locally venture into arts and business or work in private firms which goes against the cultural preservation ideals of India.
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