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Margao MLA thanks locals for helping hand in development

MARGAO
Saying that the development of Margao has been his prime focus, Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat said he has tried his level best to ensure that every ward in his constituency gets all basic amenities.

He thanked the residents of Margao who have come forward to support the development and will remain indebted to them always.

“Today, with the illumination of the 20 four arms street lights on the occasion of Diwali, Madgaonkars are celebrating ‘Deepotsav’,” Kamat said.

He was speaking during the commissioning of four arm street lights installed at various locations across the city. 

Local councillors Dorris Texeira, Deepa Shirodkar, Avinash Shirodkar, former councillor Damodar Shirodkar, Dr Diwakar Lolienkar, Dr Deepak Lawande, Agnelo Fernandes, Shaikh Munna, Shivanand Rane, Mathew Fernandes, Suhas Pai Angle, Arun Prabhudessai, Sister Xaverita Fernandes, Sister Apolonia, Headmistress of St Joseph Convent Sr Maria were also present at the function. 

Kamat said the residents and shop owners in Margao have always volunteered when it comes to the development of the city. “The CCTV cameras were recently recommissioned with the help of power connections provided by the locals, Residents of Aquem parted away with their land for road widening, many other residents gave part of their land for construction of drains. It is with the support of the locals that Margao is progressing,” he added.

Around 20 four arm street lights were installed and commissioned at Aquem, Power House, Near ESI Hospital, Sirvodem, Colmorod, Pedda, Monte Hill, Near District Library and other areas.


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