Times of India | 2 days ago | 28-01-2023 | 06:56 am
PANAJI: Goa governor PS Sreedharan Pillai took strong exception to the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said it was a “malicious act” and “an insult” to the country.“A character assassination of the Prime Minister amounts to an insult and malicious act against the state, our nation, that is why I would like to say that the BBC’s attempt is not good,” he said, adding: “BBC is not an independent body and is answerable to the British parliament.”Pillai said the country’s law provides justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity to all its citizens. “Despite political differences, we should collectively, as a nation, be able to defend any attempt to attack or destroy the sovereignty of our nation. Such attempts should not be dealt with lightly, but ought to be given fitting replies,” he said.He said sovereignty is always supreme and absolute, an “uncontrollable power” by which an independent state is governed. The governor reiterated the need to safeguard sovereignty, which he said is a challenge to Indians. He said the diversity and vibrancy of our democracy is appreciated worldwide. “It is this spirit of unity and of being one nation which is celebrated every year as Republic Day,” he said after unfurling the tricolour on Thursday.Pillai said Goa has been selected for hosting some G20 events, and this would provide the state an opportunity to portray its rich culture and hospitality. “The event in the state, which is the most preferred tourist destination in the country, will provide a major boost to the state’s economy,” he said. He said the economy of Goa is safe, and that the state holds the first position in terms of GDP.Pillai said the Agriculture Export Policy (AEP) will turn Goa into India’s agricultural export hub, and there is a need to create the necessary export-oriented infrastructure and promote new indigenous, organic, traditional, and non-traditional agricultural products for exports.
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