VALPOI
Opposition Leader Pratapsing Rane advocated the importance of responsibility while expressing views and opinion.
Addressing the Kuli Shatriya Maratha Samaj 'Mhamelava' at KTC bus stand hall at Valpoi, Rane claimed that in democracy, every individual had the right of freedom of speech.
“But care should be taken by each individual to ensure that others are not hurt by your expression of speech or views,” said Rane.
Stressing on the importance of education in the 21st century, Rane advised people to follow in the footsteps of great leaders like Shivaji who respected and took people of all religions into confidence during his rule.
Bicholim MLA Naresh Sawal, former MLA Pratap Gawas, Samaj President (Sattari) Chandrakant Pissurlekar, ZP member Fati Gaonkar, Udai Sawant, Subhash Gawas, Naman sawant, Sarita Majik and Vassudeo Parob also spoke on the occasion.
On the occasion, Deputy Collector Narayan Gad, Dr Sundar Dhuri and sports persons Sunanda Yetrekar, Rupesh Gawas and Sonusha Gawas were felicitated by the guests.
Earlier in the morning, a motorcycle rally was organised and a large number of people from the Samaj participated in the rally.
