-------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Wishing all Goanetters | | a Prosperous | | and | | Happy New Year - 2006 | | Goanet - http://www.goanet.org | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eugene Correia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On another point, more than 30 candidates of > Indian origin are fighting the elections. Of the 10 > MPs of Indian origin, only one MP -- Gurmant Grewal, > is not contesting. Grewal was probably told to step > down after doctoring a taped interview with Federal > Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh. > Grewal's wife, Narinder (Nina), also an MP, both > creating a record as a husband and wife team for the > first time in parliament, is contesting. Both are > Conservatives. She is likely to face a tougher > battle this time against the Liberal candidate, > Brenda Locke.
Folks, One more tid bit ;-) about the Grewal couple. They made the journey from refugees to MP's in five years. Such are the opportunities in Canada. Mervyn3.0 __________________________________________________________ Find your next car at http://autos.yahoo.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | | | | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --------------------------------------------------------------------------