Sample this. When DigambarKamat was called by a reporter on his cellphone, a cautious voice asked “Whomdo you want to talk to?”. The reporter persisted “Isn’t this Digambar Kamat?”“Yes it is. But who is this?” “I am from The Goan” said the reporter. “Pleasecome to my office and we will talk” replied the former CM. Sources in the CongressParty told PP that senior leaders are insisting in giving their versions to TheGoan directly and not on the phone. We wonder why.
When theroyals met the commoners
Political heavyweights descended on Azad mMaidan toparticipate in a strike called by mining supervisors recruited at the fag endof the Kamat government’s term, whose jobs were not being confirmed. While theusual ones like Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco, Pratima Coutinho and Sankalp Amonkarwere seen lending a helping ‘shoulder,’ the surprises included DIgambar Kamat andPratapsingh Rane (minus his dark glasses). The Maharaja of Sattari amongst thecommoners at the Maidan was a clear sign of the fact that Congress desperatelywants to connect with the grassroots.
Saffronwarrior poet Wagh too turns up
If Congress Party, turned in full strength to support thesupervisors plight, BJP too didn’t miss the chance to share space. St Andre MLAVishnu Wagh walked in to tell the supervisors that his party too was in fullsupport with their cause. He talked of how five MLAs from the ruling BJP withwhom he shares connection since his Congress days are also in support of them.Is the Warrior Poet still baring his fangs post-MOI that he is still relevantwith support of five of his own MLAs? Is the BJP smelling a mini-rebellion oris it tactical?
FlowerPower Congress-style
Who is the glamour quotient in Goan Congress politics? Moveover Pratima Coutinho, Jennifer Monserrate is here. While Coutinho turned up inher trademark salwar kameez to reflect the Congress dress code, Jennifer, in jeansand a blazing red top, had cameramen stumbling over each other to takepictures. Lady Monserrate is trying to show that she is no eye candy but packsmore punch than her predecessors of the fairer variety.
A prayerfor the Naptha dead
He may have lost the poll battle but Jose Philip’s heartstill beats for Vasco. In a city that forgot the ghastly tragedy and in alocality which voted him out of power, the former Vasco MLA was seen leading asmall candlelight vigil near the house of Palyekars at Dhaktallem. ThePalyekars lost two sons and a third is fighting a grim battle in a Mumbaihospital for the past one year. Candles in hand and arm with a box of tissues(not for tears but a running nose) Jose Philip with local Councillor and wifeNeny and neighbouring councillor and elder brother Pascoale led a processionaround the site, which was forgotten on its first grim anniversary by localleaders.
