Apropos to the report "BJP karyakartas condemn Jayesh's entry into party" (The Goan Everyday December 6, 2021). In the first past the post electoral system, winnability of candidate is the main criteria for qualification for the party ticket. Goa CM Dr Pramod Sawant and his party's state president want to win the upcoming assembly elections in Goa come whatever may.
Turncoats always cause heartburn wherever they go. The party that gave chance feels shortchanged everytime a turncoat deserts his / her parent party for green pastures. At the same time, the party where he / she joins experiences revolt or turbulence since incumbent members feel that their work is taken for granted. Jayesh Salgaonkar's move was bound to create these aftershocks.Prima facie it appears that Goa BJP was well-prepared for mutiny from within at Saligao. These wannabe leaders do not stand a chance in BJP, if they do not possess charismatic winnability, magical popularity and ubiquitous visibility across the length and breadth of Saligao. Goa CM Dr Pramod Sawant knows what is the diagnosis and treatment protocol to follow in this case of acute heartburn. He will give prescriptions accordingly.
