MARGAO
Kith and kin of candidates made their presence felt at the Matanhy Saldanha complex to lend support to their near and dear ones on the penultimate day of filing of nomination papers for the eight constituencies of Salcete.
Hundreds of supporters of the contesting candidates also descended at the Collectorate complex. While some came in buses arranged by the candidates, others made their way on their personal vehicles.
The Alemao clan was present in strengthen as Churchill Alemao and daughter Valanka came to file their nomination papers for Benaulim and Navelim respectively. Churchill’s wife, son, daughters, nephews were seen prominently in the complex, expressing their solidarity with Churchill and Valanka.
Former Minister Joaquim Alemao also made it to the complex in support of son Yuri Alemao, who is contesting from Cuncolim on the Congress banner. For the Fatorda seat, Goa Forward candidate Vijai Sardesai was accompanied by wife Usha, who also filed her nomination papers as a dummy candidate.
Opposition leader Digambar Kamat was accompanied by his Margao Municipal councillors, including MMC vice-chairperson Deepali Sawal. Dy CM Manohar Ajgaonkar brother Shrikant was prominently seen at the office.
For the Nuvem seat, ex-MLA Wilfred D’Sa’s panch wife Freeda was seen at the office of the returning officer. A couple of sarpanhas and panch members of Nuvem constituency were seen with D’Sa.
Congress heavyweight Aleixo Sequeira’s son was present.
Relatives and kin of the contesting candidates for the Curtorim seat were also seen at the office of the returning officer on Thursday. Congress candidate Moreno Rebello was accompanied by ZP wife Michele. BJP candidate Anthony Barbosa’s wife Leanna Timudo, brothers Remy and Jessy and sister-in-law Neciet Fernandes were present in strength.
Sitting Zilla Panchayat member and AAP candidate Dominick Gaunkar came with wife Fatima at the office of returning officer.
