Panaji; The extensively promoted ‘Exclusive Goa Property Show’ in New Delhi, organised by Times Business Solutions Ltd, an enterprise of The Times of India Group, looked headed for some controversy with Goa’s internationally reputed fashion designer Mr Wendell Rodricks turning down their invitation to open the show.
The property show, explained by the company as a “Premium real estate event” is billed as one of the biggest shows for developers interested in selling and buying prime properties in Goa.
Addressing a press conference, at the historic Azad Maidan, in the city, on 07th march, Mr Rodricks said, “I am alarmed and concerned, and implore and beg to Goan developers not to sell the land for money but to undertake development which would support progress of the tourism sector.”
Mr Rodricks further said that the government needs to take steps and position as to what  the unique selling point (USP) of Goa, is?. “The government has to take a stand as regards the people who are coming here and trying to kill the main ingredient (read as identity),” he said, adding “which would result in properties coming up on green hills.”
Aaround 60 developers have been invited to participate in the “Sell Goa” fair, Mr Rodricks said, “This is our land and someone else is selling it.