CANACONA
In an calculated move and to bring discipline in the party cadre, BJP installed Vishal Dessai as the new Canacona BJP Mandal President replacing Nandip Bhagat.
It may be recalled that Canacona BJP Mandal President Nandip Bhagat alongwith BJYM President Satish Gosavi refused to accept candidature of Ramesh Tawadkar which according to them is forced on the people against the wishes of Canconcars.
Several leaders including party higher-ups and Goa election observers efforts failed to convince Bhagat and Gosavi who stuck to their demand to replace Tawadkar or asked party for an public apology from Tawadkar on two counts, first to publicly apologise Tawadkar's reported deregotary statement against late Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar that 'Parrikar died due to his curse', and also apologize for constesting 2017 assembly elections against the party's official candidate Vijay Poi Khot and taking credit for defeating party candidate.
While giving appointment to Vishal Dessai, BJP state Secretary Sarvanand Bhagat informed, "Our party gives respect and treats a party functionary more than a MLA and or minister and expect discipline in the party. Including , the Central leaders, observers and election incharges from other areas have time and again requested Nandip Bhagat to work for the success of BJP candidate, but no avail.
"We have no choice but to replace the Canacona Mandal president with Vishal Dessai who has experience and expertise to lead the campaign locally and ensure victory of party appointed candidate," said Sarvanand Bhagat.
