Fatorda Block shortlists names
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MARGAO
Though the Block has kept the names of probable candidates under wraps on grounds that the exercise of recommending names to the District Pradesh Congress Committee will end only next week, it is learnt that besides Francisco Sardinha, the names of block President Joseph Silva, Ethel Lobo, Piedade Norohna and Camilo Barretto figure in the list.
Sunday’s meeting called by the Block president Joseph Silva was attended amongst others by Congress spokesman Avinash Tavares, Piedade Norohna, Ethel Lobo, Camilo Barretto, besides Block in-charge Pratima Coutinho and members.
Sources in the know said that Silva and others are strongly rooting for the candidature of Francisco Sardinha. The Block leaders are expected to call on the former MP, who has been coordinating with the Block since the last few months, before the names are recommended to the district committee.
Addressing the Block members, Silva said the Congress can regain the Fatorda seat with hard work and reaching out to the people of the constituency. Saying that time is running out with the Assembly election fast approaching, Silva called upon members to strengthen booth-level committees and hit the ground from August.
