MAPUSA
BJP State President, Sadanand Tanavade on Saturday informed that Parvin Arlekar who recently quit the MGP will be inducted into the BJP on Monday (Dec 3).Tanavade also said that Calangute MLA Michael Lobo will remain in the BJP and that he had talks with the senior leaders of the party.
“Pravin Arlekar will join the BJP on Monday evening. We have explained to the karyakartas of the Pernem BJP mandal about the necessity to take the leader in the party and they have welcomed the decision,” Tanavade said.
He said the decision to issue a party ticket for the assembly elections will be decided later.
He also informed that the party has conveyed its decision to the Deputy CM and present MLA, Manohar (Babu) Ajgaonkar about the party’s decision to take Arlekar in the party.
“I have spoken to Babu about the decision of the party. Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant has also spoken to him,” he said.
The entry of Pravin Arlekar in the BJP will come as a huge setback to Babu Ajgaonkar whose chance to get the party ticket is very dim.
Now, all eyes will be on Ajgaonkar and what will be his next steps.
The State BJP chief has also said that Ports Minister and Calangute MLA Michael Lobo was not going anywhere and will remain with the BJP.
“Michael Lobo met our senior leaders and had discussions with them. He said he will remain with the party,” Tanavade informed.
Off late, Lobo has been criticizing the party on several issues and also blamed its senior leaders for destroying the BJP in the State.
He had also said that there was a big difference between the present BJP and the BJP when late Manohar Parrikar was around.
Lobo was upset after the party spurned his demand for a ticket for his wife in Siolim.
