Mangaluru : District Mahila Congress organised Mahila Congress convention at Kanthi Church Hall, Mangaladevi on September 26, Monday.

Mahila Congress district presedent Mamatha Gatty inaugurated the convention. Congress party has a long history and gave opportunity for women of all sections to come forward. Congress needs to be remembered for enforcing several schemes for women. She further stated that, Indira Gandhi showed lot of concern towards women and laid strong foundation by contributing for the welfare of the Congress party.

Merlyn Maartis “Women and Politics” Director of Deeds said that, there was a time when women are sidelined by the society and also in the political field. It has been a million dollar question why women need to enter politics but it is right of women and through politics women will open up to raise voice against the ongoing situation of the society.

Speaking on the occasion MLA JR Lobo said that, Women are the strength of the society and the party. Indira Gandhi has been inspiration for the women of all section to come forward.

Senior Congress Representative Gangamma Bajal was felicitated during the occasion.

DK Congress Interim Congress President Ibrahim Kodijaal, Balakrishna Shetty, Corporator Appi, Asha D Silva, Media Convener TK Sudhir and others were present.