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Fish mafia influence on tickets can't be ruled out

As a video went viral accusing mafias of trying to influence the selection of Congress candidates, sources have been trying to figure out the role of fish traders and agents from Goa and outside attempting to fix the candidates in a couple of constituencies in Salcete. In fact, sources say the role of these fish mafias in influencing the tickets cannot be ruled out given their proximity to top leaders, both within the state and outside. Wait for details as to which fish trader has batted for which candidate in the fierce ticket race.


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Sequeira to lead Congress campaign in Nuvem

Guilherme Almeida
Published Jan 12, 2022, 12:29 AM IST
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Strong rumours did the rounds in Saxttidom over the last three days that heavyweight Congress leader Alexio Sequeira has backed out of the race for the party ticket. The former Power Minister, however, has set all speculations at rest by telling his close aides that he is not only very much in the race but will lead the Congress campaign in Nuvem. Sources say a strong move is underway to rope in a non-Congress leader into the party and nominate him as a candidate.

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