VASCO: Captain Viriato Fernandes, State convenor of Goencho Avaaz has announced his intention to contest the 2022 Assembly elections from his home constituency, Dabolim.
In a press note, Goencho Avaaz stated that an engineer by profession Captain Viriato is an armed forces veteran, who recently retired from the Indian Navy. As a former military man, he has a strong sense of duty and a keen desire to do right for the people.
His unwavering commitment to his homeland propelled him to lead the fight to save Goa. In fact, his deep love for Goa triumphed over the temptation of a lucrative job offer on foreign shores. Instead, Captain Viriato chose to stay back in Goa and work for the State’s upliftment and betterment.
Elaborating on the announcement, Captain Viriato said, “I never harboured any political ambitions. My goal was to address the various contentious issues plaguing my motherland. However, the wholesale destruction of Goa, especially in Dabolim, which incidentally happens to be the gateway to Goa from across the globe, presently reeling under severe destruction due to greed of political leaders, has motivated me to throw my hat in the political arena.”
He further stated that “My objective in this endeavour is to make a positive change in partnership with the people. I am also hopeful that together we can usher in an era of clean politics in Goa.’’
