Panaji: In a faux pas, the Goa government released Thursday a media statement wishing people on the Teachers Day and mentioning the late Manohar Parrikar as the current Chief Minister of the state. A probe has been ordered in the matter.
The Department of Information and Publicity, in the press statement issued Thursday evening, wished the people of Goa. The statement quoted the late Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar as wishing the people of Goa on the occasion.
“Goa CM Manohar Parrikar has wished teaching class on 56th Teachers Day,” the statement said and lauded the contribution of former President Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan to the country. Radhakrishnan’s birthday is celebrated as the ‘Teachers Day’.
The message was circulated to the media. Director of Information and Publicity Meghana Shetgaonkar told this agency Friday an inquiry has been initiated to find out the erring officer.
“We will definitely inquire into the episode as it is a grave error. Action will be taken against the concerned person,” Shetgaonkar said.
Manohar Parrikar died March 17, 2019, here after a prolonged illness and he was succeeded by Pramod Sawant. But for some he still continues to live.
PTI