WHAT THEY SAID…
WHAT THEY SAID…
Yatin Parekh, Ward 14 -
Babush Panel
“My victory is attributed to my voters, supporters, my family and Babush
Monserrate. Despite several forces against me I managed to stand by. If Babush
wants me to be the next Mayor of CCP, then I am ready.”
Uday Madkaikar,
Ward 17- Independent
“Politics is game of money. Monserrate had spent lakhs of rupees in my ward to
turn down my voters. He had used all tricks against me. I have been his
supporter since long, what turned him against me, I have no idea.”
Kabir Makhija,
Ward 11 - Babush Panel
“I was elected by people and will work for them. Opposition to convention
centre will become stronger as I will now have support from Babush. All the
unwanted projects, which are raising their heads, will be opposed for the
betterment of the people.”
Avinash Bhonsle,
Ward 20- NCP
“I accept my defeat. Not just me but my entire panel lost it.”
Surendra Furtado,
Ward 10 - Independent
“I am really thankful to the people of Miramar and also PINC for extending
their support to me and my wife (Ruth). It’s very sad to see that people did
not vote for change. They continued to support corrupt candidates. I had
requested Manohar Parrikar to form joint alliance with me by inducting some
intellectuals in the group, which would have helped us in forming the panel.
His egoistic attitude was responsible for his defeat.”
Aires Rodrigues,
Ward 30- NCP
“It was just an election. My fight for the truth and betterment of people will
continue. I fought election as I thought people wanted change.”
VaideHi Naik,
Ward 12-Panaji First
“The win would have been more joyful if our panel had come. The trend, which
jumped from 8 seats in 2006 to 12 itself, was our big win. We managed to get
two wards in Taleigao, which was a major blow to Babush while we retain most of
the wards in Panjim. We will make sure that new council runs corruption free.”
Dr Oscar Rebelo, PINC
“I think Panjim will be soon going to be next Taleigao. I hope he will come out
with good development, for which Panjimites have voted for. I feel that each
heritage structure needs attention at least now.”
Carolina Po,
Ward 4-Babush Panel
“People have voted for Babush, who can bring change in the city for the people.
Taleigao is the best example of it.”
Tony Rodrigues,
Ward 8-Babush Panel
“I dedicate my victory to Babush. Anyone on his panel would have won. Once you
are on Babush panel, the victory is sure. Who will be the Mayor will be decided
by Babush only.”
