Mangaluru, July 07:The newly elected chief whip of Karnataka Legislative council Ivan D’souza was felicitated in the Bishops house on behalf of the Mangaluru diocese today.
The Bishop of the diocese Dr Aloysius Paul honored the MLC. Speaking on the occasion the Bishop Not mentioning MLA Lobo and Ivan D’souza he said “The God has given two good leaders to our community. You must work together for the community. When you good deeds to people all will support you. Both of you must reach the new heights in your political career and sustain it.”
Addressing MLC Ivan D’souza he said “Even has got leadership qualities in his blood. He has the ability to go to any place and address people. When the was an issue against the faith his work set things right for the church. His appointment as the MLC is the recognition by the chief minister as ones who do good to people. I sincerely thank Siddhramiah for this and also appreciate various projects announced by him for the poor.”
The president of the Karnataka Konknai Sahitya Academy Roy Castelino called MLA JR Lobo and IVAN Dsouza as the two strong pillars of the community in the felicitation address. “Ivan is a leaders who believes in never giving up until the goal is achieved. Even when he was away from the power he struggled for the needs of the poor and down trodden. He has been bestowed this responsibility by looking at his leadership qualities he showed in the last two years to defend the party. The future of the community lies on the shoulders of two pillars, MLA Lobo and Ivan.”
Accepting the honor Ivan assured that he will work for the benefit of the community. “All I am today is due to the training I received in ICYM since i joined it as a secretary when i was in 9th std. Twice i stood for MLA elections and was defeated. My sole dream was to enter the Vidhansoudha as its member and I tried hard to achieve it.
“We must utilize the facilities given by the government to us. I have never said No to my community and nor I will. I take this felicitation as a message to work for the community.”, he said.
Speaking on the occasion MLA JR Lobo said “The life of a politician is a tough one. Hence every politicican required support of his people and only that will strengthen him. The appointment of Ivan is an honor to all who never give up trying.
As leaders both of us have the responsibility to work together. It is tough journey. I hope that Ivan may reach the Parliament and take hoist the city’s flag to greater heights.”
PRO of the diocese Fr William Menezes welcomed the gathering while secretary of diocese pastoral council MP Noronha proposed the vote of thanks. Titus Noronha compeered the program.
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