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The BJP is likely to field former MLA Prakash Velip, while the MGP-GSM alliance is yet to finalize its Quepem candidate. I have requested all my supporters and workers to support John," Colaco said.Fernandes said he is ready to accept the responsibility to contest Quepem seat on an AAP ticket. "A candidate doesn't matter, but party is important. Being a leader of the scheduled tribes, he can grab votes of the Christian scheduled caste community, a vote-bank Kavlekar is banking upon.Kavlekar has been popular with voters after being elected for three terms, displacing three-time MLA Velip. "Arvind Kejriwal personally requested me to accept the party candidature, and even though time is short, I accepted it and will whole heartedly try to win the Quepem seat," said Fernandes.Fernandes, who is an agriculturist, an anti-mining activist and founder of Adivasi Sanghattna, Quepem, could garner more votes than Colaco..