PANAJI
The Aam Aadmi Party inaugurated a new office in Cuncolim on Saturday as the party has been receiving a tremendous response in the constituency, according to a press note.
The new office was inaugurated by AAP Goa convenor Rahul Mhambre in the presence of Prashant Naik, AAP’s Cuncolim assembly incharge, Gerson Gomes, General Secretary and Minority wing incharge, Sandesh Telekar Dessai, AAP Vice President, Krishna Naik and Savio Souza. The party has been aggressively campaigning in Cuncolim under AAP’s Cuncolim assembly incharge Prashant Naik.
In the press note, Prashant Naik, AAP’s Cuncolim assembly incharge states, “Cuncolim has played a major role in Goa’s liberation movement. Cuncolkars have always been at the forefront in all revolutions including Goa Liberation and keeping Goa’s separate identity during the merger issue.” “Late Shabu Desai, a freedom fighter and torch bearer of the anti-mergerist during Opinion Poll played an important role in making some of the Goans to change their mind. Let’s start from Cuncolim to bring the party to power by taking revolutionary decision like Desai,” he stated.
“The new office will be open from morning 10 am to 1pm and then 3 pm to 6 pm in the evening. Residents will now easily be able to reach out to the party leadership via this office. People can come to the office anytime if they need help for official work to avail government schemes,” further stated Naik.
Former Goa Ranji all-rounder Saurabh Bandekar joins party
PANAJI: Former Goa Ranji all-rounder and Royal Challengers Bangalore’s talent scout Sourabh Bandekar joined Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday, in the presence of AAP Goa convenor Rahul Mhambre.
In the press note, AAP states that Bandekar is an Indian first-class cricketer and represented Goa for 11 consecutive seasons in the Ranji Trophy, India’s premier national championship. He also represented Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL during 2009-2011. He played in the Afro Asian Tournament comprising of teams like South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe & Sri Lanka during 2005-2006. He played the bilateral series against Pakistan in Lahore in 2006 and 2007.
“AAP chief and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is known for his work in the educational sector and fulfilling the promises he had announced. Currently, unemployment is the crucial issue in Goa. While other parties are busy talking about alliances and candidature, Kejriwal promised three guarantees to the Goans, once they come to power,” stated Bandekar in the press note.
