LEADERS AND CITIZENS CONDOLE death of mummy

Shripad Naik, Union Minister for State for Defence 

She was one of the fighter women in Goa's politics, outspoken and working for the downtrodden. She had successfully implemented schemes to reduce the misery of the simple and poor people while serving in several Ministeries. She was my good friend, a big boss to the whole State and we share the grief of her family.  

Michael Lobo, Minister for Ports 

I am deeply pained at the passing away of mummy; she was always a fighter and stood by the downtrodden.

Girish Chodankar, Congress President

Mummy’s selfless work for the powerless and helpless will continue to inspire all of us. Goa can’t forget her major role during Opinion Poll and Konkani agitation. Goa today lost a committed daughter who was known as ‘Flower of the Fire’ by her admirers due to her soft heart and firebrand fighting spirit. 

Jenifer Monserrate, Minister for Revenue 

She was a strong women, a rock solid personality who made other women realise that they could stand up for themselves and fight for their rights. She lived a fearless life, fighting and propagating righteousness. 

Vijai Sardesai, GFP President 

Condolences to the family members of ex-minister and ex-MLA Victoria Fernandes. Mummy always worked for the poor irrespective of caste, creed and religion. 

Elvis Gomes, AAP chief 

We deeply mourn the sad demise of Victoria Fernandes. Affectionately called Mummy, she had deep concern for the poor and off late was appreciative of AAP work in Delhi. May her soul rest in peace. 

Luizinho Faleiro, Congress MLA

I am deeply saddened to hear the passing of Victoria Fernandes. My condolences to her family. May God bless and comfort her family during this difficult period. 

Jose Philipe D’Souza, NCP Goa president

Goa has lost an Iron lady, who worked for the Goan people and she always came forward whenever there was a need for people to raise their issues. 

Saifullah Khan, MMC councillor

Mummy will be always remembered by those who have received help from her. Some years back, on my request she had helped some youth from Vasco in raising the issue of giving employment in Western India Ltd and many had got jobs too. She was an Iron lady in real sense.

Vaman Chodankar, senior Congress leader

Mummy was a courageous and helpful person even before her political career started. She was a great social worker who had taken up various issues which concern Goan people. Her death is a great loss to us.

Baburao Revankar, senior journalist 

Mummy was always a helpful person, who always worked for the people. When Western India Ltd was established, local youth were aspiring to get jobs in the company. At that time, among others, Mummy and I were in the forefront in pressing for jobs to the local youth. 

Goa Union of Journalists

Victoria Fernandes is known for her courageous stance on issues affecting Goa and Goans. It comes as no surprise that in her passing people from all sections of society and across the political spectrum are mourning her demise.