[Goanet] Churchill demands official status for Konkani in Roman script

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Churchill demands official status for Konkani in Roman script


HERALD REPORTER
MARGAO, DEC 29

PWD Minister Churchill Alemao on Monday again made a strong demand for 
according official status for Konkani in Roman script on par with Konkani in 
Devnagiri script.
He was speaking at the 2nd award ceremony organised by Konkani Songit Somajik 
Kala Kendr in memory of the Father of the Opinion Poll, Late Dr Jack de 
Sequeira for Goan Tiatrists and other personalities at the Gomant Vidya Niketan 
hall.
Alemao said that Goan identity will be wiped out from Goa in the next 50 years 
if Konkani in Roman script is not given official status.
Referring to the recent announcement by Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat that the 
government would provide Rs 15 lakh financial assistance to the Dalgado Konkani 
Akademi, Alemao said the CM’s gesture is welcomed by the Romi script lovers, 
but reiterated that Konkani in Roman script should get its due officially 
status.
Making a fervent appeal to the tiatrists to remain united and support the cause 
of Romi script, the PWD Minister said the tiatrists are responsible for 
preserving and protecting Konkani in Romi script in the State.
Alemao also paid rich tributes to late Jack de Sequeira, for leading the 
movement to save Goa from the merger with Maharashtra.
Leading personalities from the Konkani tiatr and footballers were felicitated 
at the hands of the PWD Minister.
 
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