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VASCO
Town and Country Planning Minister Vijai Sardesai on Saturday accused the Congress of trying to sensationalise the present political situation by making statements to gain publicity.
He was speaking to reporters along the sidelines of a function by All India Malayali Association (AIMA) to flag-off the fourth consignment of two truckloads of relief material for Kerala at MES Stock yard in Vasco.
Others present included Rajya Sabha MP Vinay Tendulkar, former MMC Chairperson Deepak Naik, AIMA National Vice President T Ravishankar and AIMA Goa Secreatary P C Prasad.
“At present, the entire exercise of the Congress party is to hold the Congress MLAs together. The Congress is trying to sensationalise the present situation by making statements to gain publicity,” said Sardessai.
“Congress MLAs are not taking central observers seriously and two MLAs have left for a holiday while a third MLA may soon fly out of the country. One thing is for sure, when it comes to numbers it will be difficult for the Congress to hold the 16 MLAs together,” Sardessai added.
The minister claimed that the governments are not formed by making statements but by taking up issues.
“The Congress is making statements of overthrowing the present government at a time when one of the tallest Goan leader, who went on to become defence minister is ailing and taking treatment in the hospital. Instead of wishing him a speedy recovery, the Congress is trying to overthrow a person who is in the hospital,” added Sardessai.
Asked if the Congress could seek support of other parties to gain the majority, Sardessai replied: “There have been no talks with the Congress party. None of their statements are of the type to inspire confidence in others to join them. They are only talking against the interest of Goa.”
“Their visitors are like tourists who come here and take paper cuttings of their statements and show their high command. Congress should make it clear if any party is in touch with them for the required numbers to form the government,”the TCP Minister stated.
“We (GFP) are not in talks of any type with Congress nor are they talking to us. If the MGP is in touch with them, then they can declare it as well,” said Sardessai.
