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Question or two on united oppn

It was a week when civil society ignited the flame of unity at the historic Lohia Maidan against divisive forces that had raised their ugly heads in peaceful Goa. Opposition parties, however, may have to face a question or two “ Is the opposition united enough to take on the divisive forces and their political mentors?  

Take note: The presence of opposition leaders and MLAs did help express their solidarity with civil society, sending the right message to the people about opposition unity. Still, many questions have been raised about whether the opposition is truly united or if they merely put up a facade of unity at Lohia Maidan. Do you know why?  

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United, but separated on party lines

The Goan Network
Published Nov 4, 2023, 12:58 AM IST
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The presence of opposition leaders and MLAs at Lohia Maidan makes for an interesting read. Goa Forward Chief Vijai Sardesai was the first to enter the venue with Congress MLA Carlos Alvares and party leader Durgadas Kamat. The trio made their entry when other opposition leaders and MLAs were yet to arrive at the venue.  Even as the trio took their seats in the audience, Aam Aadmi Party Chief Amit Palyekar, along with party leaders, made their presence felt before…

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