MARGAO, OCT 3
Former Tourism Minister, Mickky Pacheco has said that though attempts have been made to cripple him financially by freezing his bank accounts, his commitment to football and social work would continue.
Pacheco along with Nuvem ZP member, Wilfred D’Sa descended at Fatorda for a football final at Chandrawadao-Fatorda, which was presided over by MMC Councilor Piedade Norohna.
“My accounts have been frozen without rhyme or reason. But that would not deter me from my commitment to support football and social activities,” Pacheco said.
The Benaulim MLA was obviously referring to his accounts being frozen by the CBI after registering a case against him in the alleged immigration racket and money laundering.
In a lighter vein, the Benaulim MLA said that his presence in Fatorda may trigger speculations that he might contest from Fatorda, but he said that he has come to Fatorda because of his love for football.
Touching on the controversy over the interference of politicians while reserving Margao Municipal wards for the ST and OBCs, the Benaulim MLA appealed to the people of Fatorda to keep away from politics all those who were involved in manipulating the ward reservations to suit their vested interest.
And, the former Minister urged the people to vote and elect good and honest candidates who would truly represent them the Civic body to serve their interests and not the interests of their political masters.
