Former speaker, 2-time MLA Anant Shet passes away after brief illness

BICHOLIM: Family sources said that Shet was admitted to the GMC on Friday following problems caused by acidity and that his condition worsened. He had been admitted to the GMC earlier on July 25 after he sustained injuries in a fall, but was discharged within four days.
The two-time Mayem MLA expired around 3am, family sources said.
The final rites were performed on Sunday by his son.Shet was accorded the guard of honour as per administrative protocol. He is survived by his wife Anuradha, son Amarish, daughter Akshata.
Shet who represented the Mayem constituency from 2007 to 2017, saw his political career rise from panch member to speaker. He was a zilla panchayant member in 2007 when he won the Mayem seat on the BJP ticket for the first time. He won it again in 2012 and was appointed as deputy speaker and thereafter as speaker on January 12, 2016.
During his tenure as Mayem MLA he was instrumental in bringing different development schemes to the people. He also fought for the rights of custodians of evacuee property in Mayem.
Apart from being a politician, Shet was a fine artist with a diploma in fine arts.
Governor Satya Pal Malik, chief minister Pramod Sawant and politicians cutting across party lines paid Shet rich tributes.
“Shocked and deeply saddened by the untimely demise of former speaker of Goa legislative assembly and senior BJP leader Shri Anant Shet. A grassroot leader and very humble and down to earth person. His contribution towards the state and service to the people will always be remembered,” Sawant tweeted.
Leader of the opposition Digambar Kamat and AAP convenor Elvis Gomes were among those who also also expressed their condolence to the family.