- Cheryl Rodrigues
Kolkata: The Catholic Association of Bengal organised a Seminar on the above topic at St. Xavier’s College Auditorium on the 9th of July 2017. The Seminar began with a brief introduction by the MC Ms. Cheryl Rodrigues, Assistant Secretary General of CAB followed by an opening prayer by Mr. Charles Sassoon, Vice President of CAB. Mr Alexander Anthony, President of the CAB delivered the welcome address to an Auditorium filled to capacity. The first Speaker, Dr. John Dayal, Former President, AICU and Civil Rights Activist, shared from his vast personal experience, past and present developments in the country and elsewhere, that showed g rowing intol e ranc e and political will to bring about necessary legislature to ensure minority rights. The second Speaker, Mr Derek O’Brien, Rajya Sabha MP, lightened the mood and termed, Dr. John Dayal ‘a realist’; while referring to himself as an ‘idealist’. He spoke positively about Christian representation in the Government and also cautioned people about allowing themselves to be polarised and brainwashed by those who use social media the audience. This session was moderated by Mr. Eugene Gonsalves former President of AICU and CAB. The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Mrs Margaret Coelho,Secretary General of the CAB.The program ended with a fellowship outside the auditorium over tea and light refreshments.
Kolkata: The Catholic Association of Bengal organised a Seminar on the above topic at St. Xavier’s College Auditorium on the 9th of July 2017. The Seminar began with a brief introduction by the MC Ms. Cheryl Rodrigues, Assistant Secretary General of CAB followed by an opening prayer by Mr. Charles Sassoon, Vice President of CAB. Mr Alexander Anthony, President of the CAB delivered the welcome address to an Auditorium filled to capacity. The first Speaker, Dr. John Dayal, Former President, AICU and Civil Rights Activist, shared from his vast personal experience, past and present developments in the country and elsewhere, that showed g rowing intol e ranc e and political will to bring about necessary legislature to ensure minority rights. The second Speaker, Mr Derek O’Brien, Rajya Sabha MP, lightened the mood and termed, Dr. John Dayal ‘a realist’; while referring to himself as an ‘idealist’. He spoke positively about Christian representation in the Government and also cautioned people about allowing themselves to be polarised and brainwashed by those who use social media the audience. This session was moderated by Mr. Eugene Gonsalves former President of AICU and CAB. The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Mrs Margaret Coelho,Secretary General of the CAB.The program ended with a fellowship outside the auditorium over tea and light refreshments.
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