VASCO
Ward 2 in Chicalim will be represented by a youth leader when Stefanie Lucas was on Saturday declared elected unopposed in the bye-poll.
Lucas received the certificate of election on Saturday afternoon from Mormugao Mamlatdar Dhiren Banaulikar, who is also returning officer for the Ward 2 by-poll.
Speaking to reporters, Banaulikar said there was only one nomination form for the by-election, which was scrutinised and found valid.
“Today was the day for withdrawal and since there was no form withdrawal and only one form was valid, we declared Lucas as elected unopposed in Ward 2 of Chicalim panchayat,” said Banaulikar.
Later speaking to reporters, newly elected panch member Stefanie Lucas said it was a great day for her and youth in general.
"It is a proud feeling for me as a youth who has been elected unopposed. There have been many works pending in the absence of the earlier panch and I will get them done. I will work for the development of my ward," said Lucas.
