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Goa Congress Leaders Celebrate Rahul Gandhi’s Vision with the Youth: A Day of Unity, Compassion, and Hope

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Panaji, Goa – June 20, 2025
In a spirited celebration of values championed by senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, top state leaders of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) and Goa Pradesh Youth Congress (GPYC) came together with grassroots supporters to mark a day dedicated to compassion, inclusiveness, and youth empowerment.

The event saw the presence of GPCC President Amit Patkar (@amitspatkar), Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao (@Yurialemao9), and GPYC Working President Mahesh Narvekar Dessai (@MaheshNDR). Accompanied by enthusiastic Youth Congress functionaries and volunteers, the leaders joined hands to spread smiles and social awareness through various outreach activities across the state.

Honouring the Spirit of Rahul Gandhi’s Leadership

The celebration was not just symbolic — it was grounded in action. Congress members conducted community engagement drives, interacted with local youth, and emphasized the ideals that Rahul Gandhi has consistently promoted: social justice, youth participation, secular values, and the importance of empathy in leadership.

“Rahul Ji has shown us that politics can be compassionate, that leadership can be empathetic. Today, we are here to live those values through real action in our community,” said Amit Patkar.

Activities That Reflected the Message

The day’s events included:

  • Visits to shelters and orphanages to share meals and distribute essential items.
  • Interactive youth circles discussing education, employment, and political participation.
  • Cleanliness drives in urban and semi-urban areas.
  • Cultural interactions and creative sessions to engage with school and college students.

“Youth are not just the future — they are the present. Rahul Ji’s message gives us hope that inclusive politics is possible, and that we must build bridges, not walls,” said GPYC’s Mahesh Dessai.

A Message of Unity and Purpose

Yuri Alemao, the Leader of the Opposition, underlined that the Youth Congress is not only a political wing but a platform for social change. “We are here today to demonstrate the power of grassroots connection, and how political movements can transform into movements of kindness and responsibility.”

The GPCC and GPYC plan to continue these outreach activities throughout the year, keeping alive the values of unity, secularism, and compassion that form the backbone of the Congress party’s ideology.

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Wheelchair Warrior Dr. Sai Kaustuv Dashgupta and Family Honoured at Prestigious Global Book of Excellence Award 2025 in Goa

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In a landmark moment that brought pride to the nation, Dr. Sai Kaustuv Dasgupta , India’s first differently-abled Certified Happiness Coach, was bestowed with the prestigious Global Excellence Award 2025 and crowned Global Icon of Inspiration 2025 by the Global Book of Excellence, England (GBE). The star-studded ceremony, held at The Fern Hotels & Resorts, Goa, recognized trailblazers from across the globe. Dr. Sai’s outstanding contribution to disability inclusion, accessibility, happiness and mental wellness earned him this global honour, standing as a powerful symbol of resilience, transformation, and limitless potential.

Adding a deeply emotional layer to this moment, his mother Dr Shila Dasgupta , a renowned Numerologist, Special Children Counsellor and Stress-Free Life Coach, and younger brother Dr. Kushaal Dasgupta , a Guinness World Record-holding filmmaker and visual designer, were also honoured with Global Excellence Awards for their respective contributions in community. This rare feat of three family members receiving international acclaim together touched hearts across the audience — a true story of unity, perseverance, and excellence that’s now inspiring the world. The event echoed with pride as this trio redefined what it means to turn personal challenges into powerful platforms of change.

Dr. Sai Kaustuv , a 90% disabled National Awardee, TEDx Global Speaker, UN-recognized disability youth leader and founder of Happiness Unlimited, has touched millions through his inspiring journey, song and creative excellence. Dr. Kushaal, a media and design prodigy, has led groundbreaking visual campaigns, shortfilms that inspire inclusivity and youth empowerment, while Dr. Shila ’s transition from a homemaker to a world record-holding life coach is a shining beacon of courage for women and parents of specially-abled children. Together, their impact spans continents and causes — proving that when passion meets purpose, greatness follows.

The awards were presented by Dr. Manish Kumar , President of the Global Book of Excellence, alongside notable film and television personalities including Himani Shivpuri, Karan Mehra, Sachin Parikh, Susheel Parashar, Hanif Aslam, Akshita Mudgal, Nikhlesh Rathore, Varunn Jain, Rupali Sharma and other distinguished guests. The event was not just a celebration of achievement but a declaration of hope, inclusion, and human potential.