From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji
Panaji, Dec 19: Aam Aadmi Party today announced former Goa inspector General of Prisons Elvis Gomes as their chief ministerial face during upcoming state assembly election where the party is fighting on all the 40 seats.
"Amongst all the AAP candidates, there is a gem. (His name is) Elvis Gomes. He has been in the government service for 20 years but did not make any money through ill means. He has been an honest officer. People from all the religions love him. I propose his name as the next chief minister of Goa," Kejriwal announced today during the election rally in South Goa’s Cuncolim constituency.
Gomes had resigned from government service where he was serving as Inspector General of Prisons to join AAP. He is contesting from Cuncolim constituency, which is currently represented by BJP.
Addressing the meeting, Kejriwal introduced the party candidates to the crowd. "I feel proud to present before you the party’s candidates. We have given party tickets to honest people," he said.
"We are against people who are criminals, communal or those with bad character. If you find any proof against our candidates, even a day before, we will drop the candidate," Kejriwal added.
Claiming that Delhi has witnessed a sea-change under AAP rule, Kejriwal said, "We will die but will never compromise with corruption. There will be no compromise on corruption."
"I believe that we don’t know to play politics. I concede, we don’t understand politics, we are small people," he said appealing the people to work for the victory of AAP in Goa for clean governance.
Taking on BJP-Congress, Delhi Chief Minister accused that both the parties have made Goa a drug destination. "Who will save us from drugs and gambling? Who will save our forests and lands? It is our responsibility. It is the responsibility of the common man to save our land and forests and protect Goa from being drugs and prostitution destination," he said.
AAP has announced the list of 30 candidates in Goa out of 40 assembly constituencies. The party has announced that they will fight on all the seats in the coastal state which saw BJP gaining majority during 2012 assembly election.