PANAJI
Refuting reports that BJP is likely to deny him a party ticket for the upcoming polls, Deputy Chief Minister Babu Ajgaonkar said he has full confidence that he would get a BJP ticket and would win from Pernem constituency.
Ajgaonkar accused some “business-minded” candidates of trying to lure voters with money. “I have trust in BJP leaders like Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, State party president Sadanand Shet Tanawade and Satish Dhond. We had supported the BJP late at night and formed a government. Since then, I have worked sincerely for the BJP,” said Ajgaonkar while speaking to media persons.
“We have taken the party to every nook and corner of the constituency. I have faith that they (BJP leaders) will not ditch me. I have good relations with the CM, Tanawade and Dhond.”
Ajgaonkar claimed he had not received any inputs about him being dropped by BJP as a candidate from Pernem constituency. “I don’t bother about such news. I have the support of people from my constituency and no one criticised me even when I shifted from MGP to BJP.”
He said there is no issue of local candidates in his constituency. “When I stood for elections in 1999, there were three local candidates fighting against me at that time. However, people supported me,” said Ajgaonkar.
Ajgaonkar said he promoted development work, including two bridges, improvement in transport, portable tap water, toilets and creation of employment avenues.
by promoting private projects despite opposition. “I have been assured that people from Pernem will be given preference in jobs at the airport. The Ayush hospital and cricket stadium are also coming up in my constituency,” said Ajgaonkar.
