Canacona: Canacona MLA and minister Ramesh Tawadkar on Sunday said elderly people often have no one to care for them, causing distress and loneliness. Referring to the recent death by suicide of two unmarried sisters inside their home at Morkhard, Shristhal, he said it was alarming and unfortunate that elderly people living without support were driven to take such a drastic step.Tawadkar said there was a need for a shelter home for such people and announced that he would build an ashram for those living in isolation.He was speaking at a function organised by the Chaudi Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav mandal to declare the results of its coupon draw. Tawadkar praised the mandal for its service. The mandal also donated Rs 90,000 to the parent-teacher association of St Theresa of Jesus High School, Chaudi.
