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PANJIM: Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress, president Pratima Coutinho formally joined the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday.
AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal announced Coutinho’s joining via a tweet, wherein he said he is really happy to welcome one of the most dynamic young leaders of Goa Pratima Coutinho to AAP. Goa wants change, Goa wants young leaders like her to represent the Aam Aadmi of Goa, twittered AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal.
Raghav Chadha, senior AAP leader and national spokesperson at a press briefing said, “With the induction of Coutinho, the Aam Aadmi Party in Goa will receive a major fillip, her presence will instil confidence and add heft to the Party.”
Coutinho said, “First and foremost, I would like to thank the Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal for inducting me into the Party. Today is an auspicious day for me because I’ve joined the Aam Aadmi Party. This Party has got its own ideology, and is the only hope in Goa. We’ve tried all different political parties, but all of them have worked only for their own benefit. But under leadership of Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party has worked for the common person. This has motivated me. AAP is akin to breathing fresh air.”
Appreciating the nature of Kejriwal, she said, “I was really touched by the humility of Arvind Kejriwal who made me feel at home when I met him. The immense work of the Aam Aadmi Party has motivated me. Kejriwal believes in dynamic, he wants to build a team of youngsters, the Congress only believes in use and throw, and believes in legacy.”
