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PANAJI: The Hindu Rashtra Coordination Committee has appealed to the Archaeology Minister, Subhash Faldesai, to preserve the ‘Hatkatro Khamba’ of Old Goa as a historical heritage site.
To safeguard this heritage pillar, it should be fenced for protection.
Arrangements should be made to maintain and preserve the pillar, and a prominent plaque, made of brass or stone, should be placed beside the pillar to clearly convey its historical significance.
Hindu Rashtra Coordination Committee has submitted a memorandum to the Minister Shubhash Faldesai on 3rd November in this regards.
The delegation from the Committee comprised of Nitin Faldesai, the National Chief of ‘International Bajrang Dal’; Shivananad Desai, Anand Gurav, Paresh Panshikar, Sajjan Juvekar, Gajanan Harmalkar and Rohan Desai from ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai Sanghatana’; Sanju Korgaonkar from Vishva Hindu Parishad; Vishal Desai from Hindu Janajagruti Samiti; and Govind Lolayekar from Sanatan Sanstha.
The memorandum further states that objects and structures that commemorate the history of valor and bravery bear witness to history.
“Such heritage items inspire patriotism, serving as a reminder to prevent the recurrence of past events,” they said
The ‘Hatkatro Khamba’ in Old Goa has unfortunately become a shelter for laborers. Additionally, the pillar was recently painted yellow, an act that has desecrated this historical structure.
“Action should be taken against those responsible for this desecration,’ committee added
