Even as the Pernem Zoning plan is down and out, Saxttikars are trying to figure out whether any such plan is being proposed anywhere in the minority dominated taluka. Sources are on the job to find out whether any of the MLAs around Saxtti countryside have any plan up their sleeves to include the villages in the local area planning. In the past, attempts were made to include villages neighbouring the commercial capital under the SGPDA, only to be firmly opposed by villagers, leaving unscrupulous politicians and land sharks to beat a hasty retreat. Wait and watch whether the political class dare take on people’s power, this time under the local zoning plan avatar.
Sudin claims Reginaldo could
shed more light on JICA works
What message did Power Minister Sudinbab Dhavalikar convey when he said that Curtorim MLA Alex Reginaldo Lourenco would shed more light on the JICA works that came under the scanner a decade ago. Well, Sudinbab was explaining how as PWD Minister he was instrumental in augmenting water supply to Margao and Vasco under the JICA project. Given that JICA had kicked up controversies in the past, he said he do not want to go into the issue, saying Reginaldbab would know the issue better. As anxious scribes insisted with Sudinbab right in front of Reginaldbab as to how the Curtorim MLA, who was in no way connected to any Ministry, may shed light on JICA, he reminded that Reginaldbab was earlier a member of Save Goa Front, before the Sudin-Reginaldo duo smiled and walked away.
How does Sudin find a Cabinet
berth in every govt that rules?
Can any political analyst or observer explain how MGP supremo Sudinbab Dhavalikar finds a Cabinet berth in any government that comes to power in the state? The weekend saw Goa Forward chief Vijaibab Sardesai pointing out that Sudinbab has found a place in every government that has ruled the state in recent years. He went on to say even a PhD in political science will not be able to shed light how Sudinbab has made his way into successive governments. Sudinbab listened attentively when Vijaibab made the remark, even as the Goa Forward Chief said irrespective of the governments in power, the MGP supremo has done justice to his portfolio. Any questions?
Vijai finally decides to attend National
Games opening ceremony
Impressed by the road development around the Nehru stadium, Fatorda ahead of the National Games, Goa Forward chief Vijaibab Sardesai has finally decided to attend the inaugural ceremony to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendrabai Modi on October 26. Apart from the road hotmixing works underway in his constituency, Vijaibab said he cannot skip the programme when the country’s PM is visiting his constituency. How about the opposition Congress and other opposition parties? Will they attend the programme? Wait and watch.
When Rohan refers to Digambar as
'baba' during talks with taximen
It was a week when "baba’s" name reverberated at the Margao railway station when Tourism Minister Rohanbab Khaunte descended to launch the Goa Taxi App with Margao MLA Diggu in tow. As the Tourism Minister went about reassuring the taxi men they need not worry about their business, one came across taxi owners, explaining to Khauntebab, one after another, how their “baba” has protected their interests and livelihoods over the years. One of them even maintained they have more faith in their "baba" than anyone else and would only go by the dictates of their MLA. After giving the taximen a patient hearing, Rohanbab also followed suit, referring to Digambar as "baba" time and again. Interesting, isn’t it.
