MAPUSA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the diamond jubilee celebration of Goa’s Liberation on December 19 and also address the people of Goa at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee indoor stadium, Taleigao.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday informed that the PM’s visit to the State on December 19 was confirmed, but the detailed programme will be released by the Prime Minister’s Office later.
“The PM will pay a floral tribute to the freedom fighters at the Azad Maidan and later take the salute of all three armed forces, followed by a parade,” Sawant said.
He said the PM was later scheduled to attend a two-hour programme and address a public rally at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee indoor stadium in Taleigao.
“Various awards, felicitations and virtual inauguration of projects will take place between 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm at the hands of the PM. He will also address the public in the same hall,” Sawant informed.
