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Time of India

Mira D'Silva to contest for Australian federal elections

Mangaluru: Konkani-speaking community of Australia, especially in and around Melbourne , have a reason to feel proud and celebrate, as Mira D'Silva was confirmed as the liberal candidate for the Lalor seat in Victoria, to be held on May 3. Born and brought up in Bengaluru to Mangalorean parents, Mira migrated to Australia a little over two decades ago. From doing odd jobs to now being recognised as a force to reckon with across the Australian political landscape, the first-generation migrant Mira is an entrepreneur and community advocate. She wants to help get Australia back on track by easing cost-of-living pressures, improving local roads, and enhancing community safety. Her success, accolades, and recognition have not in any way alienated Mira from her roots, culture, and heritage. As someone who is proud to profess her love for her mother tongue, Mira is equally grateful to her country of birth, whose multicultural demography helped Mira's perspective of life evolve, and prepared her for life challenges. Mira's philanthropy, her support for Konkani culture and heritage, and her assistance for all newcomers into Australia is well known. She is probably among the first Mangalurean Konkani-speaking members to enter Australian politics. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Co-Founder of Google Brain, Andrew Ng, Is Reported To Have Read Every... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The Lalor seat covers 180 sqkms on the south-western edge of Melbourne. It incorporates Melbourne satellite city of Werribee and includes the suburbs of Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit, Williams Landing, and parts of Truganina and Point Cook.