Moira, October 12, 2024 – In a powerful display of solidarity, the Citizens March for Peace and Unity took place in Moira, bringing together people from across Aldona and neighboring villages. Organized to promote harmony and combat divisive forces, the march witnessed enthusiastic participation from locals, with representatives from Mapusa, Bastora, Ucassaim, Paliem, Moira, Nachinola, Aldona, Corjuém, Calvim, Carona, Olaulim, Pomburpa, and Ecoxim.
Among the prominent figures present was the Aldona MLA, Advocate Carlos Alvares Ferreira, who delivered a stirring message emphasizing the need for unity in these challenging times. Speaking to the media, Ferreira urged Goans to remain true to the values that define Goa’s spirit – peace, harmony, and mutual respect.
In his address, Ferreira remarked:
*”My fellow Goans,
In these challenging times, we must remember the essence of who we are as Goans – a people united by love for our land, not divided by religion, caste, or creed. Goa has always been a beacon of peace, where harmony and respect for one another have been our strength.
Let us not fall prey to those who seek to divide us with hatred and fear. We have inherited a legacy of togetherness, and it is our duty to preserve it. Now more than ever, we must stand together, side by side, as true Goans. Together, we can protect the spirit of unity, restore peace, and nurture the harmony that makes Goa so special.
Let us rise above the rhetoric and show the world that in Goa, love and unity always prevail. Our beautiful state deserves nothing less.
Many thanks to the huge number of people who, at very short notice, came from Mapusa, Bastora, Ucassaim, Paliem, Moira, Nachinola, Aldona, Corjuém, Calvim, Carona, Olaulim, Pomburpa, and Ecoxim.
Viva Goa!
Carlos Alvares Ferreira
GoaJodo”*
The march aimed to convey a message of peace amidst growing social tensions, encouraging Goans to rise above differences and maintain the communal harmony that the state is known for.
Participants carried banners promoting peace and love, and the event concluded with cultural performances and local musicians singing traditional Goan songs, further highlighting the message of unity. The large turnout at short notice was seen as a testament to the deep-rooted sense of brotherhood shared by the people of Aldona and nearby areas.
The Citizens March was not just a call for peace but a reminder of the values Goans hold dear – unity in diversity, respect for all, and love for the land they call home.
With the rallying cry of #GoaJodo, the event reinforced the need for collective efforts to maintain Goa’s essence of peaceful coexistence.