TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024
Team Herald
Captain Viriato Fernandes, the candidate of INDIA bloc for the South Goa Lok Sabha seat, officially filed his nomination for the upcoming 2024 elections. His nomination filing witnessed a strong show of support from all partners of the INDIA alliance, alongside a large gathering of supporters.
Addressing the public before filing his nomination, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao emphasized the significance of the upcoming election, framing it as a battle between money power and people's power. Alemao voiced confidence in Fernandes, stating that he would not only be a voice for the people of Goa but also for the entire nation.
Vijai Sardesai responded to Pallavi Dempo's recent remarks on unemployment, highlighting the pressing issues of joblessness, inflation, the Mhadei dispute, and electricity bills. He urged Goans to support the INDIA alliance candidate, emphasizing the need for change.
In his remarks after filing the nomination, Captain Viriato Fernandes emphasized that his candidacy represented the aspirations and struggles of every segment of society. He spoke about the plight of the unemployed youth, households facing inflation, and women grappling with hardships. Fernandes stressed that his nomination symbolized a collective effort to address these challenges and bring about positive change.
Responding to questions about his assets, Fernandes highlighted the true wealth of the community, including farmers, fishermen, taxi drivers, unemployed youth, and hardworking women. While these constituents may not have been explicitly listed in his election affidavit due to time constraints, Fernandes affirmed his commitment to serving the community.
