Ashes to be taken to taluka on March 27, before being immersed into the sea at Talpona
the goan I network
CANACONA
Canconkars rekindled their affectionate relationship with the man of modern Goa, late Manohar Parrikar at a condolence meet at Chaudi on Sunday. Speakers remembered the fond memories of late Parrikar describing him as the architect of modern Goa, a renowned administrator, an articulate finance manager, and most importantly a unique politician of sharp mind.
Principal of Shri Mallikarjun College, Dr. Manoj Kamat remembered how how bureaucrats were compelled to give their best to the state thanks to Parrikar’s administrative skills.
Ex-Canacona MLA Vijay Poi Khot remembered Parrikar’s sharp memory and recollection of matters of little or no-significance even after years has passed.
“Parrikar also ways had a unique way of conveying his messages through stories, and most of his decisions were always in the right frame for future possibilities,” said Poi Khot.
Ex-minister Tawadkar remembered Parrikar’s workaholic nature saying, “I still remember how taking me along Bhai used to visit sites even at midnight to check the progress of works of my then ministry.”
Dr. Aiya remembered how Parrikar’s friendly approach earned the love of the Canacona populace. BJP (South) president Sarvanand Bhagat, Canacona block president Mahesh Naik, CMC chairperson Nita Desai, councillors Kishore Shet, Samita Dhuri, educationist Ulhas Pai Bhatikar, were some of the many speakers who shared their relationship and the good deeds they witnessed during the Parrikar era.
Meanwhile, Parrikar’s ashes will be brought to the taluka on March 27 and after a brief function will be immersed into the sea at Talpona jetty.
