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Cortalim MLA Alina Saldanha along with supporters, friends and well-wishers offered prayers for speedy recovery and good health of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar at the Eucharistic celebration held on Sunday morning at St Philip and St James Church, Cortalim.
The mass was officiated by parish priest, Fr Diogo Fernandes. The prayer service was also attended by sarpanchas and panchas of Cortalim, Sancoale, Cansaulim and Velsao.
The supporters across all communities and religions attended the service at
Cortalim church.
Fr Diogo Fernandes appealed to the people to keep praying for total recovery of Parrikar.
Alina Saldanha later thanked the people for attending the service and offering prayers for the good health of the CM. “ Prayers will also be offered at Shantadurga Temple on February 27 at 7 pm and I request all the people to join in the prayers,” she said.
Goa Barge Owners Association too offered prayers at Bandacho Khuris at Cortlaim
Meanwhile, the Goa Barge Owners Association members too offered prayers at Bandacho Khuris,Cortalim, on Sunday afternoon
Speaking to the media, Rahul Naik, treasurer of GBOA said it was a great moment for everyone to have CM Manohar Parrikar back to work, but prayers were required for his complete recovery.
“Parrikar has been one leader who has always supported the cause of many organisations including GBOA at all times. He has been instrumental in helping us every time we approached him . It is our duty to pray for his health. This place is well known
for prayers being answered,”said Naik.
