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PANAJI
Union Minister Shripad Naik was given a rousing welcome by the party cadre at the Dabolim Airport on his return to State on Sunday. Naik informed that he will try to solve all major issues faced by the State.
He specifically went on to mention closure of mining and Mhadei water sharing dispute as some of the issues he will try to solve using the intervention of the Central Government.Naik was recently sworn in as the Union Minister for AYUSH (independent charge) and Minister of State (MoS) for Defence at a oath taking ceremony in New Delhi. This was his first visit to the State after becoming a minister.
A rally was organised from the airport till the BJP headquarters in Panaji by Naik’s supporters. At a function organised at the headquarters, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant congratulated Naik and expressed hope that he will take a lead in resolving issues faced by the State such as closure of mining, Mhadei water sharing dispute and financial assistance from the Center.
Naik affirmed the points raised by the CM. “Whatever help Goa needs, I will contribute to my fullest. All that needs to be done will be done with the support from the people of Goa,” said Naik.
Naik further claimed that probably one of the reason for him being made the MoS for Defence was because some work was left unfinished by Former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving Goa a representation in the Central Cabinet.
Naik also claimed that as a defence minister, he would like to bring infiltration in the country to a halt.
While speaking to the media, Naik said he will make sure that all the projects under the AYUSH Ministry in the state are completed. He said that he projects like hospital cum research centre is being constructed in Dargalim and wellness centres are being planned in all of State’s talukas. Regarding his expectation about defence ministry, Naik said that his aim is to make country free from cross border infiltration.
Festive scene at Dabolim Airport
on Shirpad’s arrival
Vasco: Union Minister Shripad Naik was received with a warm welcome from his supporters on Sunday upon his arrival in the state at the Dabolim Airport. Several vehicles with BJP flags were seen gathered around the airport.
Many people had gathered at the airport to welcome Naik. Sweets were being distributed and flower petals were showered on the MP. Many from the crowd attempted to garland Naik. A large police force had to be deployed to control the crowd. Several BJP leaders including Urban Development Minister Milind Naik, Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho, BJP organising secretary Satish Dhond and Rajya Sabha MP Vinay Tendulkar were present at the airport to welcome Naik.
A senior BJP-loyalist fromVasco, 78-year-old Shivram Lotlikar said, “I am happy with the induction of Shripad Naik in the Union Cabinet and hope he will work hard for the betterment of Goa.”
