Congress holds blood donation camp to laud Operation Sindoor in Mangaluru
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The blood donation camp was organised in association with Yenepoya Hospital at the party office.
Ahmed called upon youth leaders to be prepared during the monsoon to help people in case of any distress. "This blood donation camp is a commendable and exemplary programme aimed at empowering soldiers who sacrifice their lives for the nation," he said, encouraging youth leaders to continue their efforts for the welfare of society.
Inaugurating the event, MLC Ivan D'Souza said that during this time of blood shortages in hospitals, blood donation camps are very useful and should be continued at every taluk level. "Hospitals find it difficult to arrange blood while treating emergency cases. Hence, organisations should hold blood donation camps to ensure that hospitals do not face a blood shortage crisis," he said.
Former minister B Ramanath Rai, KPCC general secretary Padmaraj R Poojary, former chairman of the Mangaluru Urban Development Authority Suresh Ballal, and Youth Congress district president Ibrahim Nawaz were present.
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