MARGAO
Carmeena Fernandes is the new Sarpanch of the village Panchayat of Sao Jose de Areal. In the elections held on Thursday, Carmeena was declared as the new Sarpanch unopposed after another candidate in the fray withdrew her candidature. After her election, Carmeena said she would take up good works benefiting the village and the people. She said the village is facing a number of issues, including issue relating to illegalities. Social activist Freddy Travasso later told the media that the newly-elected Saprnach has the backing of the villagers of Areal. He requested the sarpanch to take all the members and people into confidence in the development of the village.
