Applauding the appointment of Antonio Costa, a Goan-origin leader, as the Prime Minister of Portugal, former Union Law Minister Ramakant Khalap today said it was "destiny's revenge" as Goa was once ruled by the European country.
"Destiny perhaps has taken revenge... The ruled has become the ruler...Great day for Goans...," said Khalap, a Congress leader, in a statement here.
"Congratulations Antonio Costa...Congratulations Goans worldwide. Let's rejoice and pray that Antonio Costa's Premiership lasts long and many more Goans follow in his footsteps and become world leaders in their chosen fields," he said.
Costa, a socialist leader, was appointed the Prime Minister by the Portugal President on Tuesday.
54-year-old Costa's ancestral house is in Comba-Margao in Goa and he also has relatives living in Margao.
Goa was a Portuguese colony for over 450 years until it was liberated by the Indian Army on December 19, 1961.
