TEAM HERALD
MARGAO: Former Velim MLA and Water Resources Minister, Filipe Neri Rodrigues has said that people of Goa are now disillusioned with the style of function of the BJP dispensation and exhorted the party workers to spare no effort towards the rejuvenation of the Congress party.
He was speaking at the mass membership drive held by the Velim Block Congress Committee at his residence at Sirlim. “Time has come for strengthening of the party at the grass-root level by initiating a sincere and concerted endeavour in enlisting new members, especially the youth. This was in keeping with the policy of the Congress party’s central leadership led by Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi,” he said.
Congress General Secretary and Observer for Velim Constituency Altinho Gomes praised Congress President Sonia Gandhi and the UPA government for passing the Food Security Bill, saying it will indeed be a boon to the country’s poor people.
In his address, District Congress President, Subhash Faldessai, appreciated the impressive turn out for the meeting called by the Velim Block Congress Committee and lauded committee members for their dedication in participating in the membership drive.
Congress General Secretary Joe Dias said the Chief Minister cannot deny the people of Goa the benefits of the Food Security Bill and urged party workers to gear up for a dharna at the District Collectorate.
Velim Block President Agnelo Xavier and former Chinchinim Sarpanch Valentine Barretto also spoke.
