Aug 2013 Mobaikar

1. East Indian Gaothans - 100 Villages Print run - 3000 copies Readership - 15,500
A Monthly Bulletin for the Villages, Gaothans and Koliwadas of Mumbai, Thane, Vasai and Raigad District
August 2013 Vol : GV-08/13
One Vision ! One Voice ! One Village !
For Private circulation only
VOICEUplifting the Village Community
The East Indian Magazinewww.mobaikar.com Email : gaothanvoice@yahoo.in
The East Indian Community stops short of saying...
MALDISAO PARRO !!!
Authorities ensure lack of Independence to East Indians
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MGP IMPACT
MGP members meet
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MGP in PRESS
The East Indian
Museum covered in
The Hindu, dated
Sunday-28th July 2013

2. -2- Gaothan voice August 2013
MOBAI GAOTHAN PANCHAYAT
Invites you for
EAST INDIAN SOLA
Date - Sunday, 22nd
September, 2013
Time - 9.30 am
Venue - the East
Indian Museum
followed by Rain dance & Lunch at
Kinny’s Resort, Manori
Entry Passes - Rs. 250/- per head
children below 3 years free
For details contact Sybil
Rodrigues–9930229742. Book and pay
in advance latest by 10th Sept, 2013.
Coupons available with MGP
Sarpanches.
KAKA BAPTISTA MEMORIAL DAY
The East Indian Community to observe
this day on September 18th every year
Mobai Gaothan Panchayat(MGP) in its
efforts to create awareness of Bombay
Natives, the East Indian Community has
declared September 18th as Kaka
Baptista Memorial Day. Joseph “Kaka”
Baptista is a freedom fighter who was a close associate of
Lokmanya Tilak during India’s freedom struggle. Kaka
Baptista was born on March 17, 1864 at Matharpacady,
Mazagaon. His father, John Baptista hailed from Uttan,
near Bassein. He died on September 18th.
To commemorate this special Day for the East Indian
Community, the MGP Sarpanches of Gorai – Rossi Dsouza
and Royston Godinho will pay their respects at the Bust of
Kaka Baptista at Uttan. The details of the event are as
follows:-
Event – Paying of respects at the Bust of Kaka Baptista
Date and Time – Sunday, 18th September at 9 am
Venue – Kaka Baptista Chowk, Junction between
Uttan-Gorai
Salesian Priest, Fr. Bosco Pereira
(64) was tearfully bid farewell on
20th July, 2013 at the Shrine of Don
Bosco Madonna, Matunga. At the
Requiem Mass, concelebrated by
over seventy Salesian priests.
Unfortunately, as a young cleric,
his exuberance was punctured by a
major surgery that left him physically handicapped for the
rest of his life. He accepted his handicaps, his illnesses and
made that passage to a more meaningful life – to live for his
boys,tobetter their lot,togive themabrighter future.
Fr. Bosco Pereira an East Indian, was born on 30th July
1949 at Mazgaon . Ordained a priest on 19th December,
1981at DonBosco,Matunga.
Fr. Bosco was in charge of Bosco Boys' andwas also in charge
of Shelter Don Bosco, Wadala from 1987 – 1990. He
officiated as the Campus Minister at Don Bosco, Kurla from
2006 – 2009. He was an efficient Counsellor at Dominic
Savio,Andherifrom2009–2013.
AdieuFr. Bosco...RestinPeace.
EAST INDIAN DICTIONARY CONTEST
MGP will release the first-ever East Indian Dictionary in December
this year. We are pleased to present the Dictionary Contest.
Please send us minimum 10 East Indian words and the related
English word which are used exclusively by our community,
eg:Ghumat-a pot shaped musical instrument, rekla - a horse
drawn transport carriage.
Selected entries will be given a prize basis the uniqueness of the
East Indian Word, number of words and as per the selection of the
judge.The prizes are East Indian Cook books.
You may send in your entries at The East Indian Dictionary
Contest, c/o MGP Kalina Office, 3/A Benny Jacinto House,
Kolivery Village, Kalina, Santacruz, Bombay 400098 or email us at
firsteastindiandictionary@gmail.com.
Last Date : 10th September 2013
MGP NOTICE BOARD
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE EAST INDIAN COMMUNITY
Fr. Bosco Pereira sdb
30/7/1949 - 19/7/2013

3. Promoting East Indian Culture, Tradition and History
EAST INDIAN MUSEUM
-3-Gaothan voice August 2013
AN HUMBLE APPEAL TO OUR EAST INDIAN COMMUNITY
Contribute Rs.500 Per Family
for the 1st ever East Indian Museum Project
Mobai Gaothan Panchayat(MGP) has been trying it’s best for allotment of
land for the East Indian Bhavan and this could take a couple of years or
even decades. There is an urgent need to create awareness about our
culture and the Museum is one great way. MGP has opened East Indian
Museum(basic plan) at Mobai Bhavan, Manori. The Basic Museum has
costed us around Rs.9 lacs and the Dream Project could cost much
more. We are still at a deficit of around 2.5 Lacs towards balance
payment for Main Museum house and an emergency shed for occupation
display. We appeal to you to help us repay our dues as we get set for the
2nd phase to be released in May 2014.
You could support us in the following ways:-
Family Donation - Rs.500/-
Sponsor names to be mentioned at Museum - Rs.10,000/-
Monthly Sponsors - Rs.6,000
Weekly sponsors - Rs.2,000
*You could also donate a higher amount and donations in kind are also welcome.
*You could also make a Memorial Donation with an higher amount in memory of
your loved ones.
*All donors names will be mentioned in Gaothan Voice. Memorial Donors name
will be mentioned at the Museum.
*Please inform your East Indian Friends and Relatives to Support this East
Indian Museum Project.
For more details you may contact 9820087771.
Bank account details:-
Account Name -Mobai Gaothan Panchayat
Bank name – Citizen Credit co-op bank, Santacruz West
Savings Account no. – 4891
ifsc code - CCBL0209015
*pls mention your name in your funds transfer
Museum Timings Sat - Sun 11am to 5pm
East Indian Museum - Updates
*MGP thanks Clyde Henriques for
building the main Museum House and
allowing us an extended credit period.
*The Second Phase will be handled by
Paul Creado from Juhu. All those
interested to be a part of the Museum
Improvement Team may contact Paul on
9820113253.
*As the occupation space was damaged
due to rains we have built an emergency
shed costing around 57,000/- and we plan
to complete the occupation look byAugust
end.
*All those who know of any vacant
Government land for the East Indian
Bhavan may contact us.
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4. Gaothan Voice August 2013-4-
ARCHI - LEAKS
*MGP Team meets new East Indian
Bishop John Rodrigues and update
him on East Indian Issues
*MGP gears up for Action Plan with
10 points to be followed by East
Indian Community
*Juhu, Kandivali, Kurla parish issues
reported
*MGP's call for Marian Holiday
remains unanswered
*MGP to make a fresh request to
Government for Christmas Midnight
Mass to be celebrated at mid-night
like done across the world
CANONLAWHASBEENFORGOTTEN
CANONATTACKISBEINGFOLLOWED
MGP Line ‘n’ Verse
Holy Crosses are a common feature at every East Indian Village in Bombay,
Thane, Vasai and Raigad. The Community Cross is a place wherein all residents
come together to recite the Rosary especially during the month of May and
October. Mobai Gaothan Panchayat(MGP) has declared May 31st as Holy Cross
Day.
MGP has decided to have a count on our Holy Crosses as a majority of them are
more than a century old and have heritage value. Some of them need urgent
preservation especially when many locals have migrated from their villages. The
data collected will help us preserve and protect our holy Crosses. We invite all
concerned East Indian Community Members to share their local Cross
information with us.
MGP’s initiatives and Announcements on Holy Crosses
*The details required are Holy Cross Name, Date/Year of installation, Cross built
by, Place, Local Parish, renovation date, cross manager and their contact and
email address.
*We plan to cover Holy Crosses in our monthly bulletin and you can send us the
photographs of the Holy Cross with details mentioned above.
*With effect from this year MGP will announce an annual award for the Best
preserved Holy Cross at the East Indian Awards and honour it as the Holy Cross
of the Year. This award will be presented for the Holy Cross wherein the original
structure is maintained.
*You may send your details to gaothanvoice@yahoo.in
MGP Appeal
We request all in our community not to renovate their Holy Crosses but maintain
the same as it has heritage value.
Holy Cross Census
AN APPEAL TO THE ARCHDIOCESE
HIERARCHY
MARIAN HOLIDAY
From August last week till September 11 many from
our East Indian Community go to Vailankanni for a
Pilgrimage. A handful of School principals allow the
children to go to Vailankanni and the others warn of
strict action or even keep examinations with an
intention that no school children take a holiday
during this time. The East Indian Community do not
have any native place and so Vailankanni is an ideal
place wherein they can take a holiday and have a
prayerful pilgrimage.
While we have holidays around the festival of other
communities its saddening that we do not encourage
our community to go on a pilgrimage. There are
many private schools run by other communities who
have a mid-semester holiday during this time. We
appeal to the hierarchy to allow the children to take a
holiday during the Novenas and feast. We will
appreciate if a Marian Holiday is considered to
encourage our community to indulge in prayer
during these days.
As the Archdiocese gears up for consultation it will
be appreciated if the East Indian Community heads
and association leaders are invited to suggest ways
to benefit the community that has donated most of
the lands for religious purposes.
BISHOP SAVIO MEETS MGP TEAM ON EAST INDIAN ISSUES
MGM members met Bishop Savio Fernandes on Wednesday, 31st July 2013 at 10:30
am atArchbishops House, Colaba.
MGP asked on the update on uttan dumping ground and Bishop savio stated that he'll
come back to us with the latest update after talking to the Cardinal. MGPstated that the
locals have lost faith because its more than 3 years since the recall of agitation but the
dumping ground has not closed as per Cardinals assurance that it will close in 1 year.
MGP stated that the Cardinal agitation recall was not justified and the Cardinal owed a
response to the east indian community.
MGP then spoke on the OBC and the inconvenience caused to the East Indians who
need to come to the Archbishops house for the letter. MGP suggested that a one time
letter be sent to all Parish Priests that the word - East Indian can be entered basis letter
from local East Indian associations.
MGP spoke about the Church premises to be given to all east indian associations for
their meetings and events without any hire charges.
MGP specified on the need for church announcements for the East Indian community,
monthly meet with aboriginal community like done in Goa and land to be alloted for the
East Indian Bhavan.
Bishop savio was informed about MGP patience and the deadlines set for the 15
points shared. It was stated that MGP will go ahead with its action plan if there was no
response and demands not fulfilled by September 30th. Bishop Savio stated that he
wouldn't act if there were deadlines to which he was replied that MGP was answerable
to the East Indian community with pressures from across Bombay.
MGP Pulpit
Speaking Out on the Religious

5. -5-Gaothan voice August 2013
EAST INDIAN POCKET CALENDAR 2014
Special Community Dates made Handy
MGP announces its plans for the East Indian
Pocket Calendar wherein important dates for
the community will be marked. The Calendar
will have the special religious dates like Nataal,
Easter, Adresao, Good Friday and Mother
Mary's Birthday. Dates of East Indian Singing
Competitions, Food Festivals and other events will be
mentioned in the Calendar. The Calendar will also contain
special community dates and those announced by MGP like
Erangal Sann, Kashimira sann, trindaz sann, Kaka Baptista
Day, Holy Cross Day, St.Gonsalo Garcia day and East Indians
Day.
All East Indian associations, groups and individuals can share
their special dates which we will try to incorporate in the
Calendar. Please do also share the number of copies you would
need for your Gaothan. Copies will be distributed Free of Cost
and will also be inserted with the December edition of the
GaothanVoice.
To insert your dates, order your village copies or for more
information you may contact 9820545302 or email us at
gaothanvoice@yahoo.in
EAST INDIAN FOOD STALL
Every village to promote our Community Food
A couple of months ago Mumbai Mirror shared MGP's demand
for a food stall in each ward but there has been on sign from the
state government or BMC. While zunka bhakar kendras and shiv
vada pav has been supported for political interests the demand
foranEastIndianFood Stallseemstobeignored.
To promote our food specials MGP plans to promote East Indian
food stalls from their own homes verandahs or shops. These
stalls could sell any East Indian food item over the counter or
madetoorder.Homedeliverymayalsobeprovided
if the family that runs the business agrees.All profits earned will
be kept by the owning family. MGP will provide various
promotions in Gaothan Voice and also a name board to be placed
at their stall under a brand name MGP will release. The contact
numbers of the stall owners will also be mentioned so that they
can take orders across villages. We may also cover a stall every
month with details of food items and their rates. All those who
wish to set up these stalls may contact 9892994294 /
9820087771.
THE EAST INDIAN DICTIONARY
The First Ever edition of the East Indian Language
MGP is pleased to announce its plans to release The first East Indian Dictionary to create
awareness about our language amongst youngsters and to promote our culture to authorities
and other communities. The East Indian Dictionary will be a compilation of the words spoken in
English and after the release of the English version we propose to have it translated in Marathi.
The work on The East Indian Dictionary has begun with the proposed cover of the book. We
have formed a team to compile the East Indian words. The Objective of this project is to
promote awareness of the East Indian Language, demand recognition of the language and be
a handy reference to young East Indians and other communities. We propose to release the
East Indian Dictionary in December 2013.
The MGPDictionaryTeam has been formed and work on the project has begun.
Our volunteers are as follows :-
Chief Project Coordinator - Candida Remedios(Vikhroli)
Sub Editors - Gladys Dsouza(Bandra) and Marcus Couto(Wadala)
East Indian Words Compilation Team - Cedric Tixeira(Juhu), Paul Creado(Juhu), Louella Lopez(Vakola), Sybil
Rodrigues(Kalina), Gladys Creado(Vakola), Luvella Machado(Sahar), Bernard Miranda(Kalina), Darryl
Dsouza(Vile Parle), Seema Nunes(Kalina), Corina Misquitta(Vile Parle)
All those who wish to assist us in this project in whatever small way are requested to contact 9820545302 or email us
at first eastindiandictionary@gmail.com
INITIATIVES TO UPLIFT OUR COMMUNITY
East Indian Projects

6. -6-Gaothan voice August 2013
MGP NEWS ISLAND
The East Indian News Channel
WATER SPORTS IN GORAI SOON
Don Bosco Institute Water Sports
Academy(DBIWSA) organised a Seminar for
Gorai villagers on 28th July, 2013 conducted by
Fr.Anthony Santarita, Director in Bosco Boys
Home, Borivli. He explained how to get the
certificate of NIWS (National Institute Water Sports). He also
explained the importance and how the people will be trained
and briefed them that only the residents of Gorai village will be
employed. The DBIWSAhas planned to start the water sports
on 8th September, 2013 at Gorai Jetty(1st Phase).
On 11thAug. 2013, Fr.Anthony Santarita along with Bro.Shinde
and his team showed the presentation about water sports
training and different types of water sports to the youth of Gorai
village. The Don Bosco Institute has invested around Rs. 12
lacs for the project.
MGP MEETS POLITICIANS ON AGENDA
The Core Team to build up pressure on the Agenda being taken
lightly has decided to meet the concerned officials on the same.
To start with MGP met MLA Krishna Hegde at Vile Parle, MLA
Aslam Sheikh at Malad and MLC Ashish Shelar. MGP also met
Bishop Savio to discuss community issues.
The feedback in these meetings were positive but we will
announce and appreciate only after the agenda points are
fulfilled. MGP also plans to organize an East Indian Conclave in a
couple of months to review, decide an action plan and finalise the
10 Point Agenda for 2014. In the coming months MGP plans to
hve many more meetings with influential to ensure the community
gets what it rightfully deserves as aboriginals.
MGP JOINS WATCHDOG FOUNDATION
PROTEST AT SURVEY OFFICE
On 8th Aug 2013 a Slent Protest was organised by Watchdog
Foundation led by Godfrey Pimenta, Nicholas Almeida and Fr
Donald Rodrigues to protest against the harassment faced by
Land owners in general and East Indians in particular while
transferring names at the Land Survey office at Vile parle west
near Milan subway. MGP supported the protest and some of its
members were present. MGP represented the East Indian
Community.
MGP also presented their community demands at the Survey
office when a delegation met the Survey office authorities.
Alphi Dsouza, MGP Head Sarpanch meet the authorities and
apprised them about the situation. In the meanwhile a
Memorandum on this issue has been sent to the Chief
Ministers office and MGP looks forward to meet the concerned
authorities.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
CELEBRATED AT GAOTHANS
WITH MGP REPRESENTATION
The MGP Sarpanches played an active role
in the Independence Celebrations at their
villages like Kurla, Kalina, Vakola, Vile
Parle, Juhu and many others. In some places the local
Sarpanches were given the privilege to hoist the national flag. At
Kurla flag hoisting was organized by Mahila Dakshata Samiti and
MGP representatives were Joseph Pereira and Bonnie Gomes.
At Juhu, GARAJ organized their 21st Flag Hoisting Ceremony
and Emil Creado, a senior citizen from Juhu Gauthan No.3
hoisted the flag.
At Vakola the flag hoisting was organized by MGP and
represented byAlphi Dsouza and Douglas Lobo.At Vile Parle the
flag hoisting ceremonies were held at Parle Gaothan, Pakhadi
and Pond. Maria Dsouza represented MGP at the Vile Parle
events.
East Indian Events
Date Association Event type Time Venue Place
14th August,2013 Govity Gaonthan Assoc Competition 7.30 p.m. Our Lady of Nazareth, Quadrangle Bhayander
20th Sept., 2013 Dubai East Indian Community Vandar Cha San 6.00 p.m. Sheraton Hotel Dubai
22nd Sept, 2013 Mobai Gauthan Panchayat East Indian Sola 9.30 a.m. Manori E.I.Museum Kinny's Resort, Manori
27th October,2013 Vakola East Indian Assoc Food Festival 7.15 p.m. St.Anthony's Church Ground, Vakola
13th October, 2013 East Indian Federation Competition 6 p.m. Clinton Gymkhana Dongri
3rd Nov, 2013 East India Sion Welfare Assoc Competition 5 p.m. Our Lady of Good Counsel, Church ground Sion
3rd Nov, 2013 Oshiwara East Indian Assoc Competition 5 p.m. Christ The King Church ground Oshiwara
10th Nov, 2013 Suker Mawali Church Competition 1o p.m. Our Lady of Perpertual Succor ground Manori
17th Nov, 2013 Uttan Fish Folk Assoc Competition 7.30 p.m. Our Lady of Sea Church ground Uttan
21st Nov, 2013 Vakola East India Dramatic club Competition 4.30 p.m. St.Anthony's Church Ground Vakola
1st Dec,2013 Velankanni Welfare Assoc Competition 6.00 P.M. Karodi ground Karodi
8th Dec,2013 Vile Parle Catholic Welfare Assoc Competition 5 p.m. Vile Parle Quadrangle Vile Parle
15th Dec,2013 East Indian Welfare ASSOCI Competition 5.30 p.m. Fatima Church Ground Kirol
14th Nov, 2013 St. Xaviers Confraternity Competition 5.30 p.m St. Xaviers Quadrangle Vile parle

7. -7-Gaothan voice August 2013
MGP's 10-Point Agenda for the East Indian Community-Released on 1st January 2013
1.Closure of Uttan Dumping ground
As assured by the Cardinal the dumping ground was to be closed within 1 year and we have completed more than 3 years. Need update on communications.
We demand that the dumping ground is closed by 12th March, the day it was re-opened and the agitation called off as per your request.
Deadline – December 31st 2013
2.Housing schemes for East Indians on vacant church properties
In the past church properties were developed and housing societies formed to accommodate catholics predominantly migrants. Today, we see most of these
properties being sold or left ideal for encroachers. We want immediate action on converting these for housing needs of the East Indian community.
Deadline – December 31st 2013
3.Ten percent proceeds on hired premises for East Indian Community fund
Almost all parishes hire their premises for various occasions on lands donated by our community. We look forward to 10% being allocated towards East
Indian community welfare fund to be managed by east Indians for betterment and empowerment of the community.
Deadline – December 31st 2013
4.East Indians to be appointed on the finance and property committees
All old parishes had a majority of East Indians however today they are not considered for finance and property committees. We demand that an East Indian
should be chosen for this committees.
Deadline – September 30th 2013
5.East Indian Associations should be given premises
Of late many East Indian associations are not being given premises and many a times only after having paid hire charges for activities and meetings as per
decision of parish council or priests. We demand that all East Indian associations and groups should be allowed to use the church and school premises for
their activities and meetings without any payment of charges.
Deadline – August 31st 2013
6.Development projects, Monopoly for hired halls, quadrangles and grounds only to East Indian businesses
The businesses owned by the East Indians should be given priority for projects and monopoly of premises. It has been observed that in some parishes the
East Indian businesses are ignored which not be tolerated.
Deadline – December 31st 2013
7.The Word "East Indian Catholic" to be written for OBC
The families that apply for an OBC certificate need to go through a long process and there are blockades due to the church Baptism certificate. There is a
compulsion to go to the Archbishops house which is time consuming. We need an immediate communication to parish priests directing then to write the
words "east indian catholic" in the remarks column basis the recommendation of local East Indian association or professional.
Deadline – August 31st 2013
8.Space to be provided for East Indian businesses in parish property
It is usually seen that other religions support their community businesses by providing them space to carry on their functions. We suggest similar support to
East Indian businesses at low rates
Deadline – December 31st 2013
9.Properties donated by East Indians should not be sold, if parish cannot develop or use for the betterment of the community they must be
returned back to the original owners.
We have been informed on parish property donated by east indians being sold commercially. These properties were solely donated for the betterment of
community and not to be put on sale. Henceforth, no sale to be allowed and original owners to be returned their property.
Deadline – September 30th 2013
10.Halls and grounds provided to be given at discounted rates for East Indians.
There is not much space in gaothans due to increasing families. The east indians have been forced to celebrate their home receptions on church owned
premises. The rates for the same are huge and should be lessened to make it affordable to the original inhabitants.
Deadline – September 30th 2013
MGP's Additional Point for the East Indian Community released on 31st July 2013
1)Church announcements of East Indian Groups - Deadline – August 31st 2013
2)Land for the East Indian Bhavan - Deadline – December 31st 2013
3)Monthly open meets with the community like done in Goa - Deadline – August 31st 2013
4)St.Gonsalo Garcia Day to be made official and a Church in Bombay to be dedicated to the saint - Deadline – Nov 30th 2013
5)Halls/Grounds to be dedicated to Cardinal Simon in each parish with East Indian majority - Deadline – November 30th 2013
MGP Agenda to the Archdiocese has 15 points of which 7 points are due on September 30th. As
communicated to the Bishop Team we will go ahead with our 10 point Action plan if the
demands are not fulfilled. We look forward to points for Action plan from our community
members. You may call 9820087771 or email at mgpmobai@gmail.com
EAST INDIAN ARCHDIOCESE AGENDA

8. -8-Gaothan voice July 2013
For the first time in the history of Kurla Gaothan the Mahila Dakshata Samiti, Vinoba Bhave Nagar
police station organized the Flag hoisting ceremony on the 67th Independence Day of India on 15th
August 2013.
Meeting at Gorai for Water Sports promotion
Silent Protest for Harassment by City Survey office in Change of Land records at Vile Parle office
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9. Gaothan voice August 2013 -9-
The East Indian Community stops short of saying...
MALDISAO PARRO
Authorities ensure lack of Independence to East Indians
The East Indian Community is the indigenous aboriginal community- "The sons of soil but what we see all
around is saddening. The political and religious hierarchy have given a deaf ear to our demands and the
MGP 10 point Agenda still hasn't succeeded in fulfilling any demand. MGP now plans to increase the
pressure on the concerned authorities.
The political hierarchy have been presented with the Agenda but we have not seen any positive response.
They know that we are a bunch of non-violent people, have a lesser vote bank base and a divided voting
pattern in the elections. They know that our legal expertise is poor, we have a handful of committed
community lawyers and a bunch of influential community members who have selfish interests. MGP now
plans to meet some elected representatives and also send letters to various political parties to look into our
demands.
The religious hierarchy have taken the East Indian Community demands for granted. They feel that if the
community has donated lands this has become history and now they want to treat all in the Catholic
community has equals even on social and cultural issues. Finally, they know that the faithful will support them
inspite of them being at fault. Our community in blinded faith may speak about the clergy behind their backs
but don't have the guts to speak on their faces for fear of ostracism, nor do they support individuals or groups
who raise their voices. The hierarchy that talks about the disunity in our community need to check the same
within their four walls as Parish Priest make their own rules acting more like dictators and owners when they
are supposed to be the servants and caretakers of the parish. The clergy are also known to speak sometimes
against other religious orders like Jesuits, Salesians and Pillar fathers.
Come September 30th and our deadlines of some of our 15 demands to theArchdiocese will be due. If any of
these demands are not fulfilled or communicated upon we will launch our action plan appeal to our
community. We expect each East Indian to follow at least one of our action plans to ensure success in our
Agenda. MGP had a good meeting with Bishop Savio and we are pretty sure that our deadlines will prompt
them to rethink their stand. A fresh letter with additional demands have been presented to the Archdiocese
and we await their response failing which we will go ahead with our action plan. We are also planning an
action plan for the state/central government and the Municipal corporation.
The East Indian Community has been stripped off their rightful lands and now our basic rights. Our lands
were grabbed, encroached, confiscated by the political administration and also donated to a voiceless
religious hierarchy. They speak the world at political speeches and over the pulpit, and, forget the minute
they finish. "Maldisao Parro" on the authorities due to the depressing treatment meted out to our East Indian
community. MGP will continue to struggle and their problems will continue to increase till the time the powers
that be have looked into our demands and fulfilled them.
We want our rights as sons-of-soil wherein the majority of lands were owned by us. These lands have the
sweat and blood of our ancestors. They were cheated and misguided by the various authorities so curses will
fall unto them for not using the lands for the right purpose. The authorities have pressurised, harassed and
betrayed us for our hospitable, peaceful and respectful nature.
Maldisao Parro on all the authorities for being careless to our needs as aboriginals. The authorities will face
the brunt for their carelessness with difficulties, challenges and impossibilities. May God Bless them all and
make them realise their carelessness towards the East Indian Community.
For feedback/suggestions or to join the MGPfamily you could mail us at gaothanvoice@yahoo.in or call 9820087771
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village you sponsor. We thank our village
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11. The SPARK that led to the FIRE..
20 Facts about Boys For Music
1.The group's first initiative was the Christmas Crib which remained a speciality in Juhu for around
15 years.
2.Made the Christmas Crib inside the Church for around 10 years at our own cost at the request
of Fr.HillaryFernandes
3.Launched our own music business - Sound Musique on 15th August 1998
4.Played an important role in the release of The JuhuSeatizen(now The Juhu Citizen) in the year
2000 with Adolf Dsouza on the Editorial Board
5.Released the Juhu Catholic Guide in the Year 2000 thanks to support from Fr.HillaryFernandes
6.Released the Juhu Church Infoguide in December 2003.
7.BFM member suggested the new name of the JuhuParish Bulletin as Wave Length
8.GARAJ(Gauthans Active Residents Association of Juhu) launched on 9th October 2002 with
active support from BFM members
9.Gauthan Voice released in March 2003 for JuhuGauthan residents with a print run of 200 copies
10.Flag hoisting by a Gauthan senior citizen initiated on 15th August 2003 which continues till
date
11.Trips to Madh Island and Lenten trip organised and attended by around 1000 residents till
date
12.Juhu Parish Awards initiated in the year 2003 with the first recipients being Sr.Maria Dolores,
Noel Lewis and SVP.
13.Awards for Excellence in Academic, Sports and Co-curricular activities initiated in appreciation
for children of JuhuGauthan
14.Free Sound system provided to Church and its associations worth more than Rs.1 Lac
15.Special JCWG award received by a BFM member for GARAJ initiatives through the hands of
actress-HemaMalini
16.Supported the GARAJStreet Kids Project which started on 17th June 2005
17.Gaothan Voice released for all East Indian Gaothans on 1st March 2009
18.Juhu GauthanPanchayat launched in July 2009 as a model set-up before all city launch
19.Mobai GaothanPanchayat launched in March 2010
20.WidePress Coverageof MobaiGaothanPanchayat and GARAJ due to the initiative of Boys For
Music
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Boys For Music 20 Anniversary Celebrationsth
15 August - GARAJ Flag Hoisting at 7:45 am
-Thanksgiving Mass at 8:15am followed by refreshments
December - Christmas Crib
For more details or to sponsor/donate contact Rosen on 9820335440/7506175302
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GARAJ and MobaiGaothanPanchayat wishes Boys For Music a Happy 20
Anniversary
20Years of
service

12. To book a copy call Alphi Dsouza on 9820087771.
To book a copy call Alphi Dsouza on 9820087771.