Minister for Law & Judiciary Shri Aleixo Sequeira reviewed the preparatory work of the forthcoming event of Solemn Exposition of Relics of St Francis Xavier at Old Goa which is scheduled from November 21 onwards. The Minister directed the concerned authorities to put all things in place on time.  

During the meeting the Minister addressed all the concerned authorities of various departments to put things in place well in advance. He also discussed issues w.r.t infrastructure, logistical and security aspect and amenities for pilgrims and the people who will be on duty during the mega event.

MLA Cumbharjua Shri Rajesh Phal Desai, Sarpanch V. P. Old Goa Smt. Medha Parvatkar, Sarpanch V. P. Old Goa; Collector North, Dr Sneha Gite, IAS; Chief Engineer PWD Shri Uttam Parsekar, Commissioner of Labour Shri Levinson Martins; Superintendent of Police North Shri Tikam Singh IPS; Director Department of IT Shri Pravin Volvotkar, Police Inspector Shri Filomena Costa; Officials from Electricity Department, Archaeological Survey of India were present at the meeting. 

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Goa, in collaboration with Goa University, organised “WALKATHON 2024” starting from the Goa University Library till Odxel Junction. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the Special Summary Revision 2025 and the significance of voter registration.

“Every vote matters,” emphasized Shri Ramesh Verma, IAS, Chief Electoral Officer, Goa. He encouraged the participating students to engage with their communities, particularly targeting individuals without voter ID cards, and to motivate them to enroll for a brighter future.

Smt. Triveni Velip, Joint Chief Electoral Officer and SVEEP Nodal Officer, underscored the vital role of the Voter ID Card and explained the process for obtaining one.

The event was attended by Shri Gervasio Mendes, SVEEP Nodal Officer; Dr. Shraddha Naik and Dr. Vijay Gawas, ELC Event Coordinators; along with numerous faculty and students from Goa University.

Special voter registration camps will be held at polling stations on November 9, 10, 23, and 24, 2024. Individuals can register themselves as a voter from October 29 to November 11, 2024. For further information, download the Voter Helpline App or visit www.voters.eci.gov.in.