Sena to File Complaint Against Goa Archbishop With EC  

Panaji: The Shiv Sena on Friday said they would be filing a formal complaint against Archbishop of Goa and Daman Rev Fr Filipe Neri Ferrao for "interfering" in the election process.

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut told reporters in GoaChurch is a religious place and Archbishop heads it. He cannot call all the political leaders and speak about his community. Election Commission should take cognizance of it.

He was referring to the recent statement by the Archbishop that Church would be guiding the faithfuls on voting during upcoming Goa elections.

The Archbishop gave the speech in presence of Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, Goa Governor Mridula Sinha and Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar.

Raut said those who were sitting in front of the Archbishop should also face action.

"We will be filing a formal complaint to the Election Commission of India in this regard," he said.

PTI