OLD GOA
In an interesting development, the wife and son of former Merces sarpanch late Prakash Naik joined the BJP at a function in the office of St Cruz MLA Tony Fernandes on Monday.
It may be recalled that Prakash Naik was found dead from a gunshot wound at his residence in Voilem Bhat on January 17, 2020, with the family claiming that he was murdered. The entry of Priyanka Naik and her son, Pritesh, assumes significance as the Merces panchayat bypoll for two seats will take place on March 20.
Speaking to The Goan, MLA Fernandes said that the entry of the Naik duo in the BJP will strengthen the party in St Cruz constituency. Fernandes also assured that the BJP will work for the victory of Priyanka from the ward which was represented by her late husband.State BJP vice president Anil Hoble, Chimbel ZP member Girish Uskaikar, St Cruz BJP mandal president Pramod Kamat and other office bearers of the mandal were present.
