Team Herald
PANJIM: The Corporation of the City of Panjim (CCP) Mayor Rohit Monserrate has clarified that the Panjim feast fair has not been cancelled but delayed on account of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the coastal State.
The Mayor announced that the fair would be organised later along the promenade.
Monserrate said the police had given a negative report to the CCP with regards to holding the fair at the promenade citing security reasons during PM Modi’s visit. “We cannot have the setup and vehicles parked on the road when the PM visits the area,” said Monserrate.
“We will organise the fair for 3 or 4 days from December 12 or 13. After the event is over there is no issue in organising the fair. We will have it at the same place,” he said.
“The traditional stalls/vendors at the Panjim Church Square will be allowed to operate during the feast days,” the Mayor added.
The news of the CCP cancelling the Panjim feast fair invited a lot of criticism. The CCP has clarified that the feast fair will be held at the same place but later.