South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes has spoken out against remarks by former RSS leader Subhash Velingkar about St. Francis Xavier, which have sparked unrest among Goa’s Christian community. Fernandes emphasized the need to protect communal harmony, calling on authorities to take the sentiments of Goa’s Catholic population seriously. Velingkar’s comments led to protests across the state, with demonstrators demanding his arrest, citing the potential harm to Goa’s cultural unity.