News & Pics: Ancy Paladka
Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai (SB)

Mumbai, Nov 3: Konkani Catholic Welfare Association, Bhayandar the
parish Konkani organisation of Our Lady of Nazareth Church, Bhayandar (West) had organised a felicitation for the first-time MLA Gilbert John Mendonca at the church premises on Sunday November 1. Gilbert is the only Christian MLA who won in the recent legislative assembly elections.

The president of the organisation George A Sequeira honoured the MLA with the shawl. The treasurer John Crasta felicitated with the flower bouquet. Later he was also honoured by all the parish organisatons.

Accepting the honour from the Konkani organization, Gilbert promised to work for the Konkani people of Mira Bhayandar constituency. He also promised to work for the East India community. Noted singer Ivan Sequeira was also present during the occasion.