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All Goa Mahila Congress Convention to be held

An All Goa Mahila Congress Convention is to be held at Velsao at 5 PM on 7th January. This convention is organized by the Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress Committee (GPMC). Dignitaries like Anita Verma, GPCC President Subhash Shirodkar, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, Deputy Speaker Mavin Godinho will be present said GPMC President, Cynthia  D’silva. She believes that as the elections are drawing closer, women in Goa should not lag behind in contesting elections. She also added that Goan women need a push to boost their confidence. She believes that she is capable of winning the elections this time. According to her, congress has been the backbone of women community for years together. Giving examples of the women leaders like Indira Gandhi, President Pratibha Patil and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi of our country. Cynthia feels that congress has helped various women to lead the country into a state of prosperity and development.

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