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NRI appointed to key Liberal Democrats post in UK

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 13:46 IST
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London: Rabi Martins, an Indian-origin spokesman for the Liberal Democrats party has been appointed advisor to the party's executive on race equality and diversity issue.

Born in Goa and educated in Pune, Martins has been a prominent figure in the Goan circuit in Britain. He has held several positions in politics and community affairs, including on race equality and diversity issues.

Liberal Democrats chief executive Chris Fox said, "Rabi Martins has been a key member of the party for many years and has served well on various boards including the Federal Executive and the Ethnic Minority Liberal Democrats. I welcome the positive and effective contribution Rabi has made and will continue to make to our party."

Commenting on his appointment, Martins said, "I am delighted to be asked to work with Chris to support the party's agenda on diversity in general and address the issue of representation of ethnic minorities in particular. I feel honoured to be asked to contribute to this agenda."

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