Team Herald
PANJIM: St Cruz unattached MLA Atanasio (Babush) Monserrate has begun the process of registering his new political outfit – United Goans Party.
According to a notice issued on local newspapers, Antonio Caetano Fernandes alias Tony Fernandes, will be the president of the party. CCP Councillor Rahul Lotlikar will be the secretary while Mario Fernandes will be the treasurer.
While Monserrate plans to contest from Panjim, his wife and sitting MLA Jennifer will contest from Taleigao and son Rohit from St Cruz. Monserrate also plans to field former MLA Francis Silveira from St Andre constituency on his party ticket.
Speaking to Herald Monserrate confirmed he would contest from Panjim. “Yes I am contesting from Panjim but I will give you details in a few days,” he said refusing to say anything on his new outfit.
