PANAJI
After differing views coming from its coalition partners, BJP is likely to take a decision on Monday regarding the installation of the statue of Father of Opinion Poll Dr Jack de Sequeira at the State Legislative Assembly Complex, Porvorim.
A meeting of all BJP MLAs and Party office bearers has been called at BJP headquarters in Panaji Monday evening.
“The issue of installing the statue had come up. Party will decide about it on Monday. All MLAs and party office bearers have been called to decide on the statue to Dr Jack de Sequeira at the Assembly”, informed Calangute MLA and Deputy Speaker Michael Lobo.
He spoke to media persons after the meeting of BJPs legislature wing.
“The legislature wing meeting was mainly regarding the Budget session coming up next month. We have had a discussion on that. As far as the budget is concerned, CM wants to understand the urgent requirement of the State and more specifically, the requirements of every constituency. Other things discussed were how we can provide affordable housing to Goans who do not have a roof over their head”, said Lobo.
“The second issue that came up for discussion was about tourist taxis. Discussion were on how best we could solve this issue and how we could make them understand that the government is ready to help them. The taximen need to sit across the table and negotiate. We are ready to fulfil their demands which are genuine”, he informed.
