Former Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president and ex-Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai has revealed that the decision to close the shrine and conduct purification rituals at Sabarimala in 2018 to prevent women's entry was taken based on his advice.
Following the Arpora fire tragedy, Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Sunday visited the Goa Medical College where the bodies of the deceased have been kept and injured are admitted.
Governor stated that this is a moment of profound grief for the State and urged the concerned authorities to extend all possible assistance and support to the affected persons.
During the meeting, the Governor was apprised of the prevailing security and operational scenario along the Indo-Bangladesh border, and of the various measures being undertaken by the BSF to ensure effective border management.
According to Rajbhawan, the visiting Goa Governor was received with traditional hospitality at the Raj Bhavan. The officials from the Governor's Secretariat and senior state government representatives were also present during the welcome ceremony.
Goa Governor, Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, along with his family, visited the sacred shrine of Goddess Pyditalli Ammavaru in Vizianagaram on Monday. They offered silk clothes to the deity and performed special prayers.
After taking the oath, Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju appealed to the public to collaborate with the government and assist in India's rise on the global stage.
"Heartiest congratulations to P Ashok Gajapathi Raju Garu on his appointment as the Governor of Goa. This is a moment of great pride for the people of our state," the Andhra CM wrote in a post on X.
Goa Governor PS Shreedharan Pillai undertook a visit to several significant religious sites, including the Shree Sateri Shantadurga Temple in Xeldem, Quepem, the Our Lady of Poor Church in Tilamol, and the Shree Damodar Temple in Zambaulim, as part of the "Khushal Kalyan Yatra" initiative on
Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai said the Shirgaon Jatra stampede was the first of its kind in the state's history. He conveyed condolences from the PM and President, and confirmed financial aid and medical support for victims.
Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai on Saturday expressed condolences to the families affected by the Shirgaon stampede and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.