CONGRESS, GFP WAR OF WORDS HOTS UP

Saying that the statement by Goa Forward Party spokesman Prashant Naik that GPCC Chief Girish Chodankar is here to play T-20 matches smacks of frustration considering the huge response to the newly elected president has been getting, Congress spokesman Sidhanath Buyao said that the GFP, which has proved its credentials as the B team of the BJP, has now been left red-faced as the Congress is working hand-in-hand with the new president.   

“The composition of the audience at the induction of Chodankar as GPCC President indicates his popularity. Almost all the legislators except two who were out of station were present for the function showing the united face of the party which has given the jitters to the BJP,” Buyao said, adding that Goa Forward Party should understand the changing trends in politics, saying it’s time for T-20 and also for the five-day cricket matches.   

“If Naik has forgotten the credentials of Chodankar, let me remind him that he was the longest serving President of Goa Pradesh Youth Congress Committee. He has a stint of seven years under his belt as the President of GPYCC. On the other hand, Naik’s current mentor Vijay Sardesai has been only there on the post of GPYCC President for six months,” Buyao said.   

Thanks to the zero governance of BJP-led government which has Goa Forward Party as its key player, Buyao said there are issues in abundance in the State. “Congress party is not interested in raising non-issues but it will for sure take up for the cause of the people. Naik should not forget what happened for 2017 assembly elections when Congress was given mandate and how through backdoor Goa Forward Party gave it to the BJP. The video clips of Vijai Sardesai assuring people never to join hands with BJP are still making rounds on social media,” he said.