Up to 50,000 people expected to attend PM’s rally: BJP

The Goan NetworkPublished Apr 25, 2024, 1:18 AM IST

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PANAJI

A crowd of up to 50,000 is expected to gather for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public meeting scheduled in Sancoale on Saturday, April 27.

The meeting is slated to commence at 5 pm.

“It will take place in an open area in front of the Birla Temple in Sancoale. Over 50,000 party members, supporters, and well-wishers from South Goa are expected to attend,” BJP State President Sadanand Shet Tanavade said at a press conference held at the BJP headquarters in Panaji on Wednesday.

BJP’s Dabolim MLA and Transport Minister, Mauvin Godinho, MLA Krishna (Daji) Salkar, MLA Sankalp Amonkar, Cortalim MLA Antonio Vas have been entrusted with the coordination of the forthcoming event as local leaders would also be present in large numbers.

Voting in the two Lok Sabha seats, North Goa and South Goa, will be held on May 7 as part of phase 3.

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Goan family’s rare milestone in Indian Army

Lt Mario Fernandes is a third generation and fifth member in his family to have served the army

THE GOAN NETWORK

Published Apr 25, 2024, 1:14 AM IST

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Goan family’s rare milestone in Indian Army

PANAJIWhen Lt Mario Fernandes was commissioned into the Jat Regiment last month, it was a rare moment not just for Goans in the armed forces, but a rare achievement for one particular family hailing from Margao.Lt Mario Fernandes is a third generation and fifth member in his family to have served the army.His paternal grandfather John Fernandes served in the Army Service Corps, while Mario's father Col Robin Fernandes (Sword of Honour and Gold Medallist) was also an Adjutant…