Goan Catholic Welfare Union congratulate Francis D'Souza on his elevation as
Deputy Chief Minister of Goa
The Goan Catholic Welfare Union (GCWU) has congratulated the Revenue
Minister, Francis D’Souza on his well deserved elevation as the Deputy Chief
Minister of Goa.
Juino De Souza, President of GCWU said that the goan Catholic community are
extremely happy that this position which was long overdue has finally
materialised. Although Francis D’Souza was sworn in as No. 2 in the
cabinet, the minority community was feeling let down that he was not named
as Deputy Chief Minister during the swearing in ceremony.
We have been praying for justice and along with some priests, nuns and laity
have been offering prayers since the last six months for his elevation and
God has heard our prayers.
Juino De Souza further stated that the people of Goa are well aware that for
the first time in the history of any election the Catholic community gave
their wholehearted support and mandate to the BJP and hence were expecting
that the least the government would do is give the post of Deputy Chief
Minister to the seniormost Catholic elected representative in the cabinet
which is Francis D’Souza
The Catholic community is now eagerly awaiting the day when the government
will constitute the ‘Goa Minority Commission’ so that grievances of the
minoroties can be redressed effectively. We will also appeal to the Chief
Minister, Manohar Parrikar to create a new portfolio of 'Minster for
Minority Affairs' which should be allotted to Francis D'Souza.
Juino De Souza
PRESIDENT
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