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Family against Bismarque burial, says parish priest

Reacting to directives by the Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC), Santo Estevao Parish Priest Fr Eusico Pereira said he has no problem in cooperating with authorities regarding the burial of Bismarque Dias, but hastened to add that the family has to be taken into confidence before taking any decision.



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“Bismarque has a family and their opinion should also be sought in the matter. He was not an orphan,” informed Fr Pereira, while adding that he spoke to Bismarque’s brother, Mario, who is working in Dubai, and he has not agreed for the burial to take place.    
“I spoke to Mario and he is against conducting the burial. He has also informed that he would challenge the order of the GHRC and get a stay,” Fr Pereira added.  
The Goan also spoke to some villagers, who were also of the opinion that the burial should not take place against the wishes of family members. 
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Vishwajit to get Cabinet berth

Valpoi bigwig and former Congress MLA is set to be inducted into the Cabinet after joining the BJP on April 6, prior to BJP National President Amit Shah’s visit to Goa on April 9. BJP core committee on Monday resolved to induct Valpoi strongman Vishwajit Rane into the BJP-fold.

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Published Apr 4, 2017, 7:51 PM IST
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PANAJI:Additionally, the BJP’s legislature wing resolved to welcome him into the BJP. Speaking to media after the meeting, Calangute MLA and Deputy Speaker Michael Lobo stated, “The Party has decided to take Vishwajit Rane. It is cleared by BJP’s legislature wing. And he will also be inducted into the Cabinet.” Rane on March 16 had resigned as an MLA as well as quit Cong criticising the leadership over failure to form the govt despite being the single largest party.…

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