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Herald: There are reports doing the rounds that you are preparing the ground to contest the Assembly polls from Sanguem. Yuri: Yes, those reports are right. Basically, I have been touring Sanguem since the last six months. It is really sad that the constituency lacks even the basic amenities, including roads, illumination. I have received good response from the people at large. Incidentally, the Congress in Sanguem is faction ridden. I am trying to bring the warring factions together. I am slowly getting used to the scenario. Herald: But, why Sanguem? Has the decision anything to do with your interests in mining in Sanguem’s hinterland. Yuri: No, not at all. My decision has no connection with the mining business. No doubt, I come from a family with a political background, but I want to work from the grassroots. Sanguem offers a lot of scope for work. The people there have been deprived of facilities. Sanguem have been contributing to the state’s kitty, but the taluka is not getting its rightful due. Herald: You are a commercial pilot by profession. Why have you decided to delve into politics instead of pursuing a career in aviation. Yuri: I did my flying in Australia. Flying has always been my passion, but, it’s now nearly 5-6 year since I look after father’s business. Politics has not been new to me. I have seen politics from close quarters right from a small kid. And, I have my father’s blood running in me. Herald: Have your plans been blessed your father? Yuri: Of course, I have the full blessings of my father. My father has given me the go-ahead signal to join electoral politics and contest from Sanguem. In fact, I have started my work in Sanguem through the SUDA and JNNRUM schemes. With these funds, I have drawn up plans to change the face of Sanguem town first. Herald: In the coming polls, your dad Joaquim will seek renomination from Cuncolim constituency in the coming polls, so will uncle Churchill from Navelim. Your cousin sister Valanka is also claiming ticket for her in Benaulim. Do you think the Congress leadership will agree to allot four tickets for members of one family. Yuri: I don’t see any reason why I should not get the Congress ticket. My father had done a lot of sacrifice for the Congress. I have faith in the Congress that the party will nominate me in Sanguem. Moreover, Sanguem today is ruled by the BJP. I am not asking a ticket in a constituency represented by the Congress. I believe in social work. I want to carry forward the good work done by my father Joaquim and uncle Churchill. Herald: Will you still contest the elections if denied a ticket by the Congress. Yuri: I am confident that I will get the Congress ticket to contest the polls from Sanguem. I am quite sure of getting the Congress ticket. -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
