Close on the heels of the rebel Shiv Sena MLAs being co-opted by Lotus Inc. to form the government in Maharashtra, the Goa Congress is witnessing a pro-BJP rebellion ; seven opposition MLAs skipped a crucial party meet before the monsoon assembly session amidst speculation that some of the leaders are in touch with the saffron dispensation. A disgruntled former CM is widely perceived as leading the rebellion after being sidelined for the post of ' leader of the opposition ' by the Congress high command. Pre-elections he had made the party MLAs swear before various Gods that they shall not switch sides if elected to office , irony must have died a thousand deaths. The BJP juggernaut seems to be on a roll, determined to rid India of any semblance of opposition by hook or by crook. Power through pelf, enticement or intimidation has been the dominant motto of the Sanghis for the past 8 years now, I doubt whether we shall be having any general elections at all after 2024. Long live democracy.
