Ex-Sarpanch Ramakant Borkar Hits Out at Siddhana Meti, Terms Karnataka Rajyotsav in Sancoale an ‘Election Utsav’

Former Sancoale Sarpanch Ramakant Borkar has sharply criticised Siddhana Meti, alleging that the recently held Karnataka Rajyotsav celebration in Sancoale was less about culture and more about politics, calling it an “election utsav” ahead of the upcoming polls.

Borkar, while speaking to reporters, said, “Meti is my good friend and has every right to contest. Even last time, he contested and people showed his strength.” However, he questioned Meti’s intentions behind organising the event, hinting it was politically motivated.

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The former Sarpanch also took a dig at Meti’s silence on the Mhadei river issue, stating, “Why didn’t you speak against Karnataka’s diversion of Mhadei water? We Goans also drink the same water.”

Borkar further challenged Meti to clarify his political alignment, asking, “Which party’s ticket are you seeking—BJP, Congress, RG, or Goa Forward? Your recent statements seem to be only for election publicity.”

The remarks have added a fresh twist to the political atmosphere in Sancoale, where discussions around regional identity and upcoming elections are gaining momentum.

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Frazer Andrade completed his schooling at Loyola High School, Margão, and pursued higher secondary education at Rosary Higher Secondary School, Navelim. He holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Pharmacy from Goa College of Pharmacy, Panjim. After a year in the pharmaceutical industry, he transitioned to the field of art by interning at the Museum of Christian Art in Old Goa. This led him to Mumbai, where he worked with a private art conservation firm and later studied conservation at the Prince of Wales Museum. Currently, he works as a journalist with a local Goan newspaper. Passionate about Goa’s art, culture, and heritage, Frazer has been actively involved in preserving Goan Christian art since 2014, and antiques since 2012. He founded and manages the Facebook and Instagram pages Indo-Portuguese & Goan Christian Art. Through his ‘Green God’ initiative, he promotes eco-friendly religious sculptures. His interests also include gardening, cycling, and writing. An enthusiastic ambassador for Goa, he takes pride in sharing its rich heritage. Frazer has published two pharmaceutical research papers in international journals and co-authored a research article on art conservation.