Goa, July 11 -- The Kala Rakhan Manch on Thursday strongly voiced its discontent over the prolonged closure and process towards the repair works of the main auditorium at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao.

In a symbolic and emotionally charged gesture, members of the group presented a supari (betel nut) to Ravindra Bhavan Chairman Rajendra Talak-an age-old Goan tradition used to implore someone to take responsibility or offer protection.

The supari was intended to urge Talak to safeguard the cultural space, which the group claims is being neglected. However, Talak reportedly refused to accept the offering.

The delegation expressed deep frustration, alleging that the auditorium-central to South Goa's cultural life-has been closed without adequate...