Margao: Leader of Opposition and Margao MLA Digambar Kamat has expressed his condolences on passing away of former MLA, Minister & Deputy Speaker Victoria Fernandes.
In a statement issued today Kamat said “Pained by the passing away of former Deputy Speaker, Minister & Santacruz MLA Victoria Fernandes. Mami was always a fighter and stood by the downtrodden. Goa has lost a Niz Goemkar. My condolences to her family. May her soul rest in peace”.
She was always on her toes to take up issues pertaining to poor and downtrodden. She fought till the end to take a particular cause to its logical conclusion. She has immensely contributed for preserving cultural identity of Goa. Her active participation in Konkani Movement and other agitations will always inspire generations to come.
