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Will Louis Berger case die out if Churchill supports BJP?

What would happen to the Louis Berger corruption case pending against NCP Benaulim MLA-elect Churchill Alemao in the event he extends support to the BJP-led government headed by Manohar Parrikar?

MARGAO: 
This question was posed by the media to Churchill’s supporters at a briefing when they all urged the MLA-elect to support the Parrikar-led government. “We have nothing to say on the Louis Berger case since the matter is sub judice and the law will take its own course,” remarked Churchill’s close aide Elvis Gomes.
The Louis Berger question assumed significance and comes against the backdrop of the fact that Churchill had blamed the then BJP government for foisting a false case against him and putting him behind bars in order to checkmate his growing influence not just in Benaulim, but also other parts of the State. 
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Supporters play the ‘green’ card, give Churchill nod to support BJP-led govt

Workers express concern Benaulim would be left out on development front

the goan I network
Published Mar 16, 2017, 4:38 AM IST
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mARGAOAhead of the crucial vote of confidence on the floor of the House on Thursday, supporters and close aides of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Churchill Alemao on Wednesday gave the green signal to the Benaulim MLA-elect to support the BJP-led government in the State.The workers comprising of sarpanchas of Benaulim - Remy Fernandes, Colva - Menino Fernandes and Carmona - Sandra Martins, besides deputy sarpanchas and panchas from Benaulim constituency urged Churchill not…

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