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MAPUSA: A grand felicitation ceremony was held at Pragati Hall in Mapusa to honor Dr. Tarak Arolkar on behalf of the Bhandari community. During the event, Dr. Arolkar highlighted the current state of the Bhandari community, stating that many families are still struggling financially, their children lack access to quality education, and the youth face difficulties in finding employment and business opportunities. He emphasized that education is the key to the overall progress of the community.
Announcement of an Educational Complex for the Bhandari Community
In a significant move towards the educational upliftment of the Bhandari community, Dr. Arolkar announced the donation of 5,000 square meters of land to establish an educational complex for students of the community. His announcement was met with thunderous applause from the attendees.
Need for New Leadership in the Bhandari Community.Former Ministers Dayanand Mandrekar and Dilip Parulekar were present at the event. Mandrekar stressed the importance of nurturing new political leadership within the Bhandari community. He asserted that it is crucial to build a second-generation political leadership to ensure the holistic progress of the community. He also announced his intention to contest the upcoming elections from the Siolim constituency.
Strengthening the Organization of the Bhandari Community. Former MLA Dilip Parulekar emphasized the need for unity within the Bhandari community. He lamented that the community has never been truly organized, which has hindered its progress. He urged all members to come together and fight for their rights.
Demand for Leadership from Dr. Tarak Arolkar. The felicitation ceremony witnessed a large turnout from the Bhandari community, especially the youth. Discussions at the event indicated a growing consensus that the community now needs strong leadership, and many are urging Dr. Tarak Arolkar to take on this role.
Future Prospects and Community Expectations. The event was attended by prominent figures including former ministers Dayanand Mandrekar and Dilip Parulekar, former chairperson of the municipality Vayangankar, councilor Koregaonkar, former deputy mayor Sandeep Harmalkar, councilor Vikas Arolkar, and former Aldona sarpanch Charudatta Panjikar, among others.
This gathering emphasized the need for the Bhandari community to unite and move forward collectively. There is a strong expectation among community members that Dr. Tarak Arolkar will provide capable leadership for their progress. The entire community is keenly watching how he will continue to contribute to their upliftment.
Union Minister Shripad Naik’s Message. Union Minister Shripad Naik was invited as the chief guest at the event. However, due to an urgent meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he was unable to attend. Instead, he conveyed his best wishes through an audio message, praising Dr. Tarak Arolkar’s dedication to social work.
“Tarak is a generous and hardworking leader dedicated to the welfare of society. He is an emerging leader of the Bhandari community, and I pray for his continued success in politics. I urge everyone to work together for the progress of the community,” said Naik in his message.
