Sena to file complaint wit EC against Goa Archbishop

The Shiv Sena today said it would be filing a complaint with the Election Commission against Archbishop of Goa and Daman, Filipe Neri Ferrao, alleging that he was "interfering" in the poll process.
"Church 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," Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut told reporters in Goa.
At a function here recently, the Archbishop had said the "We (church) do issue guidelines for the faithful on how to exercise their franchise and thus fulfil one of their sacred civic duties."

The Church, however, had clarified that it would not canvass for any candidate or the party.
The Archbishop gave the address in the presence of 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 complaint to the Election Commission of India in this regard," he said.