To,
The Editor/s
Gomantak Times,Goa Observer,Navhind Times and Times of India
Kindly publish this letter in the Letter to the Editor column.
Stephen Dias
D.Paula
Date: 15.12.2011.
AWARDING GUARD OF HONOUR TO MARIO
Earlier when a veteran Ravindra Kelekar a Konkani poet writer passed away in the year 2010, he was awarded a guard of honour, and official gun salute. The Government also declared a two day holiday. Why wasn't something similar done to honour legendary cartoonist and Padma Bhushan awardee Mario Miranda during his funeral at Loutolim, Goa. Mario Miranda is of international repute and has done much to put Goa on the map of the world. With his ironic viewpoint into everyday life in Goa, he inspired many people around the world.
If Mario could have seen this differential treatment I have no doubt we would have seen a cartoon that would have put the Government to shame. But as things stand now, all I can say is that for people to expect better from our Government is a useless hope.
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