Goemkarponn desk
CUNCOLIM: It is indeed a welcome step by Government of Goa to commemorate 15th July as the National War Memorial Day to mark the 1st War of Independence against Colonial Power in India. I urge the Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawamt to fix a date to include the 1583 Cuncolim Revolt in the School History Books & refurbish Chieftains Memorial at Cuncolim stated Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao.
“I salute the brave Cuncolkars who stood against the Portuguese and were treacherously massacred while attending peace talks. I feel proud to represent the historic Cuncolim Constituency which launched the first non-cooperation movement against the Portuguese by denying to pay local taxes,” Yuri Alemao said.
He said many freedom fighters from Cuncolim have sacrificed everything while fighting against the dictatorial Portuguese Regime.
“It is our duty to remember their contributions. I urge the Chief Minister to ensure that the Chieftains Memorial, as well as other Monuments in Cuncolim, are refurbished on a topmost priority. These places of Historic Importance need to be promoted at Tourist Destinations,” said Yuri Alemao.
“I want to also draw the attention of the Chief Minister to the dilapidated condition of various Martyrs Memorials across Goa which need urgent attention. It is also important that the places of historic importance need to be notified and protected at all times,” Yuri Alemao said.
