Prakash Dessai panel sweeps Cuncolim Union polls Prakash Dessai and all the 9 candidates endorsed by him swept the Cuncolim Union Club elections held here in Cuncolim today. The other 3 rival candidates who bagged 23, 14 and 7 could not match up to Prakash's sweeping 100 which was an overwhelming victory for the second time in succession. Though former bureaucrat and political contender Elvis Gomes had vacated the Presidents chair 2 years ago, it is widely considered that Elvis' backing was the crucial factor that helped Prakash sweep the mandate. Others who got elected on the committee are, Shri Suraj Ambe (124), Viki Tavares (117) Elly Almeida (110) Nilesh Kunde (110) Deepak Velip (110) Vinay Dessai (108) Dinnesh Naik (102) Gadzil Gomes (97) Shaikh Fayaz (83) and Sammy Tavares (68) while Shri Siano Fernandes (57) Agusto Rebello (47) Leo Moraes (42) Goculdas Gaonkar (40) Raymond D'Souza (42) Allister Dias (23) Sandesh Naik (32) lost.
Speaking after the victory, an elated Prakash Dessai said that the members have reposed full faith in the hard work put in by the former President Elvis Gomes and said that the new committee will strive harder to take the Club to new heights. He said that with the staunch support of Mr. Gomes the Club will be one of the best institutions that will cater to the need of the youth in Cuncolim. "I am hopeful that Mr. Gomes will continue to support our Club " said Mr. Dessai. The Cuncolim Union has built an imposing building and a sports complex in Cuncolim. with regards prakash dessai PRESIDENT CUNCOLIM UNION