‘The British ran away not because of Satyagraha, but after seeing the weapons in their hands…’, jokes the Governor of Bihar.

Bihar Governor Rajendra Arlekar: Bihar Governor Rajendra Arlekar has given a statement regarding the British leaving India. In Goa he said, ‘The British did not leave India because of Satyagraha. When the British saw weapons in the hands of the people, they felt that people can now go to any extent.

‘The then government also supported’

Referring to the Portuguese invasion of Goa, Governor Rajendra Arlekar said, ‘Now is the time to take a true look at history without any fear. ‘The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) created a story that you were born to be a slave and the then government also supported it.’

Bihar Governor Rajendra Arlekar said, ‘What is Goa Inquisition? If we try to bring this to light some people in Goa get angry. They feel pain.

He further said, ‘We should express our views without fearing anyone. The people who attacked us can never be ours. Therefore our point should be brought forward. If people of places like Guwahati are telling us their history then why don’t the people of Goa write the true history of their land.