PANAJI
Advocate Amit Palekar on Friday ended his indefinite fast after the government ordered the demolition of the illegal structure at the Old Goa heritage site.
Palekar was on fast unto death against the illegal structure erected at Old Goa since Monday.
According to a press release, on his fifth day of his fast, the government issued a demolition order against the structure and Palekar broke his fast at the hands of his daughter and in the presence of his family, AAP leaders and social activists.
Reacting to the TCP letter to Old Goa Panchayat, Palekar said, "this is just the beginning of a new revolution in Goa. This victory belongs to Goenkars. No one can destroy our Goa. I have heard 30 odd masses for the last five days. It was an amazing time and memorable one".
He further said, "I have received immense support and love from the Goans for the last five days and with 'Saibache' blessings I could garner the strength to continue the fast. I will fight till my last breath for the glory of Goa".
AAP national convenor and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal congratulated Palekar and tweeted, "Wow! Wow! Congrats Amit! Congrats Goa! So proud of you Amit. Whole Goa is proud of you".
AAP Goa Convenor Rahul Mhambre said, "we are committed to preserve Goa and it's heritage for posterity. Our fight will continue to protect Goa from land sharks”.
On Friday, hundreds of Goans had gathered in support of Palekar who was on an indefinite fast. Palekar later underwent a check-up and was taken to a hospital.
Earlier, Palekar had stated that the documents presented before the CM and deputy CM by some of the concerned citizens of Goa, clearly indicated the current structure was illegal.
“Old Goa is known as world heritage site and many pilgrims visit Old Goa. Therefore, it is very important to protect the Old Goa from any further development projects that will affect the heritage site”, he said.
