PANJIM/ QUEPEM: Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday distributed free ration kits to more than 200 rickshaw drivers operating in Panjim, Taleigao and vicinity.
AAP leaders Valmiki Naik & Cecille Rodrigues, along with Uma Volvoikar, Arvind Tendulkar, Sarfaraz Ankalgi, Dattaram Mainker, Shara Bhanu and others, coordinated the drive.
Naik said he visited various rickshaw stands to understand their issues, and realised that rickshaw drivers are facing a calamitous situation due to COVID and the lockdown.
All the rickshaw drivers expressed their appreciation that AAP had understood their troubles, and taken a timely step to provide immediate relief.
Meanwhile Quepem convenor Patricia Fernandes said that AAP has delivered free ration to Benurdem, Cordem, Padi, Kajugotov, Quisconda in Quepem and Deumol, Cusman and Gaonkarwada in municipal area till date and are planning to distribute in two panchayats.
“We will deliver free ration to every household in Quepem and the party will make sure that no one will sleep hungry during this lockdown. Anyone in need of ration and is unable to buy the same may contact volunteers”, she added.
