Latest


M'luru: Bejai church to commemorate 2nd death anniversary of Padma Vibhushan late George Fernandes

  •   Wed, Jan 27 2021 12:34:55 PM

Pics: Abhijith N Kolpe

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru, Jan 27: The parishioners of St Francis Xavier Church Bejai will commemorate the 2nd death anniversary of Padma Vibhushan late George Fernandes on Friday January 29, informed parish priest of Bejai church Fr J B Saldanha.

Addressing media here on Wednesday January 27, he said, “Prayers will be offered at Bejai church at 5 pm followed by visit to the grave site at 5:45 pm. Thereafter, a condolence meet will be held at 6 pm at Bejai church hall.

“Bishop emeritus Mangalore diocese Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, brother of the late George Fernandes, Michael Fernandes, mayor Diwakar Pandeshwar, former MLA J R Lobo, former MLC Ivan D’Souza, corporators Sudheer Shetty Kannur, Lancelot Pinto, Shakeela Kava, Jayanth Anchar and Shashidhar Hegde, vice president of parish pastoral council Bejai Ashok Pinto and secretary Preethi Gomes will be among the invitees.

“The late George Fernandes contributed a lot for the development of Konkan railway. We urge the government as well as political leaders to name Mangaluru Junction railway station as ‘George Fernandes railway station’. We also urge Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) and officials concerned to name the road between MCC and Bejai church circle as Padma Vibhushan George Fernandes road,” he said.

Ashok Pinto and Preethi Gomes, Vivian Sequeira, secretary, media cell Bejai church, and Ronald D’Silva, vice president Catholic Sabha Bejai unit, were present.

 

 

 

 

 
  

Top Stories

Comment on this article

  • J.F.D SOUZA, Attavar, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 27 2021

    Giant of Bombay, Hero of our Mangalore (Bejai) who strived hard for implementing the Konkan Railway Project should be honoured in a befitting manner by giiving name of late George Fernandes to Bejai Road and Mangalore Railway Junction which will definitely make justice to his invaluable contribution . The initiative taken by Bejai Parish Priest Fr.J.B Saldanha needs to be appreciated.

    DisAgree [1] Agree [6] Reply Report Abuse

  • KRPrabhu, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Wed, Jan 27 2021

    Great leader who worked fearlessly for the sake of working class..Faught tooth and nail against Congress party.....Sadmy, today we don't have leader of his stature today....
    Humble tributes to a great patriotic leader.

    DisAgree [1] Agree [5] Reply Report Abuse

  • Shankar Shetty, Oman

    Wed, Jan 27 2021

    Suggestion to name Mangalore Railway Station after George Fernandes is a very valid one. Legendary leader's contribution to the welfare of Railway workers & then Restaurant workers is well known! His simplicity, warmth, communication skill & more than anything the courage is subject of folklores! As Defense Minister, he was instrumental deserved facilities to Army personnel serving in Himalaya's sub zero temperatures. Not a single person might oppose the move, even at this highly fractious time. I hope this materializes sooner than later.
    Satyameva Jayathe!

    DisAgree Agree [15] Reply Report Abuse

  • Sathish Kumar Shetty, Bangalore

    Wed, Jan 27 2021

    He introduced the great AIR SHOW at Bangalore to be remembered.

    DisAgree Agree [8] Reply Report Abuse

  • HENRY MISQUITH, Mumbai

    Wed, Jan 27 2021

    It's a great initiative and tribute to George Fernandes by Fr. J.B.Saldanha. Hats off to you father for remembering a clean and selfless politician who's our own Mangalorean GF.

    His commitment to the nation will always be an inspiration for generations to come 🙏💐

    DisAgree Agree [13] Reply Report Abuse

  • John Tauro, M'lore

    Wed, Jan 27 2021

    It will be a fitting tribute to name the railway station in memory of late George Fernandes, the legendary leader who dedicated his life first in the service of railway workers and later served as railway minister, gifting Konkan Railway to our region. But merely renaming M’lore Junction will be inappropriate without upgrading the station to a virtual new terminal which could be an originating point for all south bound trains, thereby decongesting M’lore Central.

    DisAgree [1] Agree [13] Reply Report Abuse

  • Girish Kumar, Athradi

    Wed, Jan 27 2021

    Shree G. Fernandes, what a great leader from the coastal belt.
    Mrs I Gandhi used to fear when George started to speak in Loksabha.

    If he was fit and alive today, may be who knows could have been in a honourable position at the centre now. We miss his service.

    Thanks, atleast Church is reminding the younger generation by organising function.

    DisAgree [4] Agree [26] Reply Report Abuse

  • Joe Britto, Nakre/Bangalore

    Wed, Jan 27 2021

    Yes Indeed it will be a Fitting honour to Late George Fernandes if the Rly Stn at Mangalore (MAQ) is named after him.Thanks Father J.B.Saldanha for this initiative.

    DisAgree [1] Agree [22] Reply Report Abuse

  • Venur Vinodh, Vidyagiri , Venur vinodvenur65@gmail.com

    Wed, Jan 27 2021

    Was a great leader. Fought all out against CONGRESS parties corruption. The man with values.

    DisAgree [3] Agree [22] Reply Report Abuse

  • AM, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 27 2021

    Konkan railway named and famed as one of the engineering marvel and the credit goes to Mr. George Fernandes. It is the duty of catholic community to keep alive his name in Mangalore.
    Good initiative and hope govt will listen to this request and specially Mangalore junction railway station must be named after him

    DisAgree [1] Agree [26] Reply Report Abuse

  • Bala K, Urwa

    Wed, Jan 27 2021

    Tribute to the great statesman and politician.

    DisAgree Agree [25] Reply Report Abuse

  • Shankar, Mangaluru

    Wed, Jan 27 2021

    I appreciate and applaud this great initiative by Fr. J B Saldanha. We should always remember the leaders from our area who have contributed to the development of our area or our country.

    DisAgree Agree [33] Reply Report Abuse

  • AJ, Mangaluru

    Wed, Jan 27 2021

    Was a great leader and one of honest politician in Indian political history. Konkan railway is one of the biggest gift for konkan area (covers 4 states) on his tenure. Great initiative by catholic leaders. I hope local mla's of DK and as well as nalin Kumar kateel will support this issue. It would be a great honour to a NDA leader.

    DisAgree [1] Agree [33] Reply Report Abuse

  • Victor, Ranipura

    Wed, Jan 27 2021

    Good job All the best

    DisAgree [1] Agree [25] Reply Report Abuse


Leave a Comment

Title: M'luru: Bejai church to commemorate 2nd death anniversary of Padma Vibhushan late George Fernandes



You have 2000 characters left.

Disclaimer:

Please write your correct name and email address. Kindly do not post any personal, abusive, defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent, discriminatory or unlawful or similar comments. Daijiworld.com will not be responsible for any defamatory message posted under this article.

Please note that sending false messages to insult, defame, intimidate, mislead or deceive people or to intentionally cause public disorder is punishable under law. It is obligatory on Daijiworld to provide the IP address and other details of senders of such comments, to the authority concerned upon request.

Hence, sending offensive comments using daijiworld will be purely at your own risk, and in no way will Daijiworld.com be held responsible.

You might also like