WRD minister Pays Tribute to Freedom Fighter Bala Raya Mapari on Balidan Diwas
Mapusa: In a solemn ceremony, WRD Minister Shri. Subhash Shirodkar and Fisheries Minister Shri. Nilkanth Halarnkar laid a wreath at the bust of Hutatma Shri. Bala Raya Mapari, the first martyr of Goa’s freedom struggle, at Assnora in Bardez taluka. The event marked Mapari’s Death Anniversary, observed as ‘Balidan Diwas’ ¹ ².
Mapari, who sacrificed his life at 26, is remembered for his bravery and valour in the fight against Portuguese rule. Smt. Laxmi Chandrakant Agarwadekar, Mapari’s daughter, was present at the ceremony, which included a Police Guard of Honour .
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