MARGAO
Besides, Congress Cuncolim candidate, Clafacio Dias, BJP Margao candidate Sharmad Raiturkar and others also filed their papers on Monday.
Fisheries Minister Avertano Furtado filed his papers as an independent candidate for the Navelim seat for the second time in five years. He said he is bracing up to take on the challenge of another giant, while exuding confidence of emerging victorious with the blessings of God and support of the people.
He said being a part of the BJP government in the last five years, he will have no problem in accepting the support of the party in the coming election.
Congress Curtorim candidate Reginaldo Lourenco filed his papers on Monday in a bid to make it three a times in a row to the Goa Legislative Assembly. Emerging out of the Returning office, Reginaldo said his works will speak for his performance, saying he is satisfied with the works despite being in the opposition. He said people of Curtorim will give a befitting reply to those plotting to defeat him in the election.
Goa Forward Party candidate Vijai Sardesai said he will retain his seat with the backing of the people of Fatorda. People of Goa had saved Goa 50 years ago by saying not to merger, while exuding confidence that people will defeat the U-turn BJP government. He said people of Fatorda will not fall prey to the machinations of a couple of people hired by the BJP.
AAP Fatorda candidate Ranjit Cota Carvalho said he is confident that people of Fatorda will go for a change this time round. People have realized the BJP and Cong are both sides of the same coin. I am confident that people will go for a clean and competent candidate.
BJP Margao candidate Sharmad Rairturcar appealed to the Margao electorate to vote for change after 22 years, even as he felt planned development is essential for the city.
Meanwhile, Vijay Poi Khot on filed his nomination papers in his personal capacity to contest from Canacona constituency. “Poi Khot has not submitted ‘B’ form as yet and both sets of his nominations are submitted in his personal capacity,” informed Returning Officer Kedar Naik.
