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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (MD)

Mangaluru, Jul 5: Though Falnir road had been renamed by the state government as 'Mother Teresa Road' a few years ago, the name was yet to be formally adopted.

In this regard, the parish community of Milagres has come forward and installed a 'Mother Teresa Road' signboard at Kankanady junction, where the Falnir road begins.

The 'Mother Teresa Road' signboard was unveiled on Sunday July 5 by superior of Mother Teresa Convent Sr Bernadette.

Addressing the gathering, mayor Jacintha Alfred said, "Mother Teresa began her missionary work with the poor. Mother Teresa was widely admired by many for her charitable work. She spent her life living for others. She helped the poor and destitute, and she will forever be remembered for her loving deeds. Everyone must remember her work and to do that we have named this road as 'Mother Teresa Road'.

Alwin Rosario from Milagres welcomed the gathering. Sr Bernadette thanked the state government, the mayor and others for their support.

T K Sudheer, Sunil Kumar Bajal, Ivan D'Souza, Sevil Mascarenhas, corporators A C Vinaya Raj, Naveen D'Souza, Milagres parish priest Fr Valerian D'Souza, former deputy mayor Judith Mascarenhas, Elias Fernandes and others were also present.