Alexio firm on retirement; turns down another appeal
THE GOAN NETWORK
MARGAO
Former Power Minister Alexio Sequeira has politely turned down the request of his supporters and well wishers from Nuvem constituency to do a re-think on his decision to retire from politics.
Addressing a meeting of his supporters called at his residence on Tuesday evening, Alexio expressed his gratitude to the workers for their support, but firmly ruled out reconsidering his decision to retire from politics.
He pointed that his ticket was confirmed by the Party leadership in Delhi on Thursday and that he was even asked to start his work in the constituency, before it was sabotaged by some people. “A Congress leader from Delhi told me over the phone that my ticket has been cancelled following objection from the Church authorities. I do not know which Church authorities had lobbied for denial of Nuvem to me. I myself was shocked to hear the news,” he said.
While thanking the supporters for showering their love and affection on him, Alexio said his doors will always be open for them in times of need. “I will continue my work since I enjoy good relations with the officers,” he said.
Earlier, various supporters requested the former Power Minister to do a re-think on his decision to retire from politics. They said they are willing to work for him even if he were to contest as an independent.
