PANAJI: A Marathi book, ‘Bhau Aathvancha Parijat’ on the first Chief Minister of Goa late Dayanand Bandodkar penned by his youngest daughter Jyoti Bandekar, will be released at the International Centre Goa (ICG) on March 12 at 10.30 am in the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Goan writer Somnath Komarpant.
In a media release issued on Monday, Jyoti Bandekar said, “I used to write poetry and articles on my father, Bhausaheb as a school girl. These creative outpourings were appreciated by the family. It is this distinct and happy memory that has provided me with the inspiration to write this book.”
According to her, while a lot has been written about her late father and his political life, very little has appeared in print about his personal and social life.
“This book is an attempt to write about Bhausaheb’s personal and social life through the many memorable anecdotes and incidents that I remember. I am sure readers will like this book,” said the writer, a Vasco based entrepreneur, former chairperson and director on the board of Citizen Cooperative Bank for three decades.
Head of multiple businesses, Bandekar is the youngest sister of late Shashikala Kakodkar, the first woman Chief Minister of Goa. A trained classical singer and artist, Jyotitai has contributed significantly to the social, cultural and educational sectors in Goa.
