MARGAO
The Congress suffered yet another blow in Benaulim when the block president Menino Fernandes on Friday quit the party to embrace the Trinamool Congress party.
Menino was welcomed into the TMC by MLA Churchill Alemao, former Benaulim Sarpanch Remy Fernandes, former Colva Sarpanch Menino Fernandes and TMC leaders.
In his brief address, Menino said the block had recommended as many as five names, but none were considered by the leadership for the ticket.
He said he would work all out to ensure the victory of Benaulim MLA Churchill Alemao in the ensuing election.
