Littoral Space 1.7 Migrants and Voting with Dr Lekha Menon Margassery

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Dr Lekha Menon Margassery has been active in registering voters in Cork and raising awareness of the democratic process among the migrant communities. Her voluntary work highlights the need for a pro-active political system with includes all people and encourages diversity. Please note all residents of the Republic of Ireland are entitled to vote in local elections. Lekha has a PhD in Microbiology and is President of UCC Indian Alumni Community and Board Member of UCC Alumni Network; she is also a candidate in Cork City Council’s South Central Ward for the local elections in May 2019.