Comrade Divakar Kakodkar was a great Freedom Fighter, who fought with full vigour in this Indian struggle against British rule in India and Goan struggle against Portuguese rule in Goa. His struggle can be compared with the topmost leaders who strived for freedom. He lived a simple life after the Liberation of Goa without expecting any benefits from Government. Early Childhood Comrade Divakar Kakodkar was born in Kakoda village in Quepem Taluka. This village had political and social status in Goa. All social, political and other activities against Portuguese rule used to start from Cacora unlike other important villages of Goa. Late Anand Rao Kakodkar, a well known Social Reformer was his maternal uncle. Young Divakar was very much influenced by the discussions and happenings in his uncle’s house. This helped Divakar to inculcate the culture of becoming active freedom fighter. Divakar started his Primary education at home and later in Marathi Prima
