Citizens pay tribute to former Margao Municipal vice chairperson Gokuldas Shirodkar at a condolence meeting at the Margao Municipal hall on Thursday.
MARGAO
Speakers paid rich tributes to former Margao Municipal vice-chairperson, Gokuldas Shirodkar at a condolence meeting organised at the Margao Municipal hall on Thursday evening, recalling his contribution to the development of sports in the state.
Margao MLA Digambar Kamat said Shirodkar had a warm personality, adding that his death has created a void in society. Saying he has lost a good ally, Kamat said Shirodkar had worked towards preserving “desi” sports kho-kho in the state.
City-based businessman Datta Naik said Shirodkar was a man of gratitude, which is rarely a quality seen in today’s world.
Former MLA Dharma Chodankar highlighted Shirodkar’s organising skills and well-planned nature.
Prashant Naik made an appeal to name a road or street after Gokuldas Shirodkar as a mark of respect and honour for his immense contributions to the socio-cultural and sports fields. His proposal was seconded by ex-MLA Dharma Chodankar.
Margao Municipal Chairperson Damu Shirodkar gave credit to late Shirodkar for encouraging him to contest the election.
Former GPCC Chief Girish Chodankar said he has lost his “guru”, saying that Shirodkar made him a capable man.
In his address, Nikhil Khalap recalled how close late Shirodkar was with his father, former Law Minister Ramakhant Khalap and recalled his contribution to the Bardez Bazaar.
Nelson Fernandes pointed out that Shirodkar was a man beyond religion, recalling how Shirodkar encouraged him to be a part of the Madgao Shigmotsav Samiti and made sure that he would get a Kurta and would tie a turban.
Margao MLA Digambar Kamat said Shirodkar had a warm personality, adding that his death has created a void in society. Saying he has lost a good ally, Kamat said Shirodkar had worked towards preserving “desi” sports kho-kho in the state.
City-based businessman Datta Naik said Shirodkar was a man of gratitude, which is rarely a quality seen in today’s world.
Former MLA Dharma Chodankar highlighted Shirodkar’s organising skills and well-planned nature.
Prashant Naik made an appeal to name a road or street after Gokuldas Shirodkar as a mark of respect and honour for his immense contributions to the socio-cultural and sports fields. His proposal was seconded by ex-MLA Dharma Chodankar.
Margao Municipal Chairperson Damu Shirodkar gave credit to late Shirodkar for encouraging him to contest the election.
Former GPCC Chief Girish Chodankar said he has lost his “guru”, saying that Shirodkar made him a capable man.
In his address, Nikhil Khalap recalled how close late Shirodkar was with his father, former Law Minister Ramakhant Khalap and recalled his contribution to the Bardez Bazaar.
Nelson Fernandes pointed out that Shirodkar was a man beyond religion, recalling how Shirodkar encouraged him to be a part of the Madgao Shigmotsav Samiti and made sure that he would get a Kurta and would tie a turban.
