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Indian leaders must wear desi attire


Many a times we see our Goan politicians and leaders including bureaucrats imitating the Western world where they are found suited and booted when they meet foreign dignitaries in Goa. 

Recently, an Ambassador of Italy was in Goa and had called on our Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. Dr Sawant was in a polished suit and was definitely looking smart. 

What brings to mind is, if our Goan and Indian leaders showcase our true culture and the dress of the land, it will surely boost the image of the place.

It is not only the CM, but also several other leaders and high profile bureaucrats do not wear our desi clothing.

Safari suit, white dhoti kurta, cotton sarees which were used in the earlier days are today not often seen.

Even Mahatma Gandhi attended an official meeting in United Kingdom wearing a dhoti.


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Clear waste dumped at Durbhat nullah

PRAVIN U SARDESSAI, Adpai
Published Mar 7, 2021, 12:40 AM IST
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The drains and nullahs at different locations in the State are supposed to be kept clean so as to assure hygienic conditions for precious human lives. However at many locations in the State we come across instances wherein plastic bags and waste material remain uncleared for long.Seen in the picture is the clogged nullah at the Durbhat village in Ponda. Waste papers, plastic bottles and plastic bags have remained neglected. The village panchayat of Adpai-Durbhat as…

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