‘Will discharge my regular duties & obligations as CM’

  • | Friday | 23rd February, 2018

Porvorim: Putting to rest all speculations and rumours, chief minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said he will continue to discharge his duties as the chief minister of the state.“Nothing has happened to me. However, I will be discharging my regular duties and obligations as the chief minister of the state.”Parrikar, in an emotional message, also thanked the people of Goa and reiterated his commitment to serve the state and Goans. It is your wishes and prayers which have helped me recover speedily and return to Goa. “I am overwhelmed by the over pouring of your love and affection.It fortifies my conviction that Goa and Goans are my extended family. During this period, my interaction with the public will be limited.

Porvorim: Putting to rest all speculations and rumours, chief minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said he will continue to discharge his duties as the chief minister of the state.“Nothing has happened to me. I have just been told to keep away,” Parrikar told TOI.In a statement here after presenting his budget, Parrikar thanked “everyone” for their prayers and wishes and said though his interactions with the public will be limited, he would be fulfilling his obligations as the chief minister.Referring to his ailment, Parrikar said: “For complete recovery, I have been advised by the doctors some precautions in the immediate short term. During this period, my interaction with the public will be limited. However, I will be discharging my regular duties and obligations as the chief minister of the state.”Parrikar, in an emotional message, also thanked the people of Goa and reiterated his commitment to serve the state and Goans. “I am overwhelmed by the over pouring of your love and affection.It fortifies my conviction that Goa and Goans are my extended family. It is your wishes and prayers which have helped me recover speedily and return to Goa. I reiterate my commitment to serve the state and the nation today and always forever indebted,” he said.“I thank everyone who wished me for my speedy recovery through messages, letter and prayers at various temples, churches, mosques and in other ways.”

If You Like This Story, Support NYOOOZ

NYOOOZ SUPPORTER

NYOOOZ FRIEND

Your support to NYOOOZ will help us to continue create and publish news for and from smaller cities, which also need equal voice as much as citizens living in bigger cities have through mainstream media organizations.


Stay updated with all the Latest Goa headlines here. For more exclusive & live news updates from all around India, stay connected with NYOOOZ.

Related Articles