The Goan: In one sentence, why should people vote for you?
Michael Lobo: People should vote for me because I have accomplished development and I reach out to people.
TG: If you are part of the government, which is the first legislation you would like to pass in the assembly?
ML: We will discuss the three linear projects and capping of coal in the assembly and pass a resolution against it.
TG: Which is that one leader outside your party that you admire as a politician and why?
ML: It has to be Manohar Parrikar. He was one person who stood for Goa and worked for it. He has done a lot of things for Goa. We owe him for what he has done. The welfare schemes that he has introduced are to be appreciated.
TG: Who would be your choice of Chief Minister, should your party come into power?
ML: It should be either Digambar Kamat or Michael Lobo.
TG: Do you justify a merger by 2/3rd or do you consider it as a move against the mandate of people? Explain.
ML: It’s against the mandate of the people. I hope the Supreme Court will strike down the 10th schedule of the Constitution or ask the Parliament to amend it.
TG: Do you feel the 2022 election will throw a clear winner? Who are your top three finishers.
ML: Congress will win 22 seats. BJP will be second with 8-9 seats followed by MGP with 4-5 seats and remaining to the others.
