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Goan community in Malvan rejoice

News that Leo Varadkar, the son of a doctor from Malvan, is tipped to be Ireland’s next prime minister has been hailed by the Goan community in Malvan.


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Many have been awestruck with the achievements of this son of the soil.  
“Certainly, we are proud about his achievement. Previously, Narayan Rane, another son of the region, went on to become chief minister of Maharashtra. Now, news that the son of Malvan soil is likely to become prime minister of a progressive nation like Ireland has certainly made us in Malvan proud and elated,” said John Noronha, former councillor of Malvan Municipal Council.  
“We hope after getting elected as prime minister, he will visit Malvan at least once,” Noronha added.  
 Rosario Pinto, a leading entrepreneur and social activist, also expressed happiness over the news.  
“We are certainly happy and wish this son of the soil all the very best. The fact that he has scaled great heights at the international level is praiseworthy,” said Pinto. 
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Doc with Malvan roots tipped as next Irish PM

Ireland’s next prime minister on June 2 could well be a young doctor turned politician who traces his roots to a town barely 60 kms from Goa, causing excitement among the local community and considerable buzz on social media.

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Published May 26, 2017, 4:45 AM IST
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MALVAN Dr Leo Varadkar (38), who has emerged the clear favourite to succeed Enda Kenny as Ireland’s prime minister, is the son of a doctor from Malvan.  According to locals, Leo’s father, Ashok, was born in Warad village of Malvan and completed his school in the village and later pursued higher education in medicine in Mumbai.  Dr Ashok then emigrated to England in 1960 and later in 1973, married a nurse, Miriam, in England. The couple later shifted to Dublin…

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