Mangaluru: Alleging character assassination of Konkani writers and artists, Konkani Writers and Artistes Association (KWAA) accused a Mangaluru based Konkani organisation Mandd Sobann. KWAA members targeted Mandd Sobann Gurkar Eric Ozario for abusing Konkani artists and writers through web media and yellow journals.

KWAA members submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister through Deputy Commissioner K G Jagadeesh, in which it is mentioned that Eric Ozario has insulted Melvyn Rodrigues, by saying that he is a spineless and his body organs under waist are useless. Eric further mentioned that GSB Konkani writers are father of Konkani writers and also compare the Konkani writers with Koraga’s.

Mandd Sobann is a organisation which serves for Konkani language irrespective of religion. It connects Konkanis of Karnataka, Goa, Cochin, Diu and Daman. Eric is using the letterheads of this organisation to spread all the evil things. He is the mastermind behind the incidents. Press meets are being called in the name of this organisation and he creates fear among the Konkani writers and artists.

KWAA members urged the government to withhold the grants to MAndd Sobann along with cancellation of the registration.

KWAA office bearers Ronald J Sequeira, Florine Roche, Roshan Madta, Henry Mendonsa and others were present.