MARGAO: It is the duty of every elected representative to fight for the rights of the people of their constituency; there is no need to defy the people’s mandate in the name of development, said Yuri Alemao, Leader of Opposition and Cuncolim MLA.
He was speaking at a felicitation function organised by ‘Ganv Bhavancho Ekvott’, Chandor Club, Guirdolim Club, Seamen’s Association and the Chandor Guirdolim Veterans, at Chandor.
Yuri said he will work hard to ensure the progress of Cuncolim and Goa.
“I am committed to upholding the dignity and respect of the people of my constituency. I will not commit any act which will compel my voters to hang their heads down in shame. I am feeling blessed to get felicitated from my constituents for the first time after getting appointed as Leader of Opposition,” he added.
Felix Furtado of Chandor Club said that even if no development happens in the constituency, people will stand by Alemao, who remained committed to his word.
Patwin Fijardo of Guirdolim Club said that they were proud and thankful to the MLA for declining all offers and standing by the mandate of the voters.
“MLAs shift sides for self-development, there is no public interest. Cuncolim Constituency, for the first time, has an MLA who speaks in the Assembly only after properly studying his subject,” said Joy D’Silva.
