PANAJI
‘Parkhonnim’ (Riddles) are a real part of Goan heritage and they need to be preserved and promoted, said Human Rights Activist Cyril Aleixo Fernandes. He was speaking as the keynote speaker at the low key function organized by Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) to mark the 56th Opinion Poll Day on January 16 at DKA’s Reginald Fernandes Conference Hall, Panaji. Vincy Quadros, President of DKA and Celso Fernandes, Treasurer of DKA were also present on the dais.
Dalgado Konknni Akademi wants the Government of Goa to recognize Dr Jack de Sequeira as the father of Opinion Poll and officially celebrate 16 January as the Opinion Poll Day or Osmitai Dis of Goa. On January 16, 1967, Goans fought unitedly under the leadership of Dr. Jack de Sequeira and didn't let Goa merge with Maharashtra but kept it a separate union territory. Later it attained Statehood and Konkani was given an official status as the language of Goa. DKA President and the key note speaker paid homage to Dr Jack de Sequeira by garlanding the portrait. The programme ended with Celso Fernandes, Treasurer of DKA proposing the vote of thanks.
