Trinamool's Luizinho Faleiro Withdraws Her Name From Goa Contest

'Could not do Justice' in the last election; Luizinho Faleiro

On Friday, Trinamool Congress Vice-President Luizinho Faleiro announced his withdrawal as a Trinamool candidate from Goa's Fatorda constituency for the upcoming Assembly polls elections.

"I announce my withdrawal as Goa TMC candidate from Fatorda and hand over the baton to a young woman advocate. That is the key policy of the party - to empower the women," said Luizinho Faleiro.

The Trinamool's new candidate for the Fatorda constituency is Seoula Avilia Vas now.

According to Mr. Faleiro, he has taken the decision after 'could not do justice' in the last election. "My earlier experience says that when I fought the election last time, we could not do justice. To replace me, we have a very able Flora, who will represent the Fatorda constituency this time."

He said that he had consulted the party leaders before stepping down as Fatorda's candidate.

Trinamool's National vice-president said, "I've taken this decision after consulting our party's national chairman because I would like to fight and campaign all over Goa for all the TMC candidates so that they can perform well."

Speaking at the press conference Mahua Moitra said, "We are here in Fatorda to put up a fight and defeat BJP. We are here not as the last moment option but a true and honest option to people of Fatorda who do not want BJP."

"We have chosen a woman who is a real fighter, an activist and most importantly she is not connected to the political background. That is what Mamata Banerjee wants to do", said Ms. Moitra.