Saxtti-based Congress leaders in private have a question or two to ask “ will Michaelbab Lobo stake claim for the post of Chief Minister in the event Bardez returns back to the party-fold and the Congress is within the striking distance of forming the next government? Well, political observers say this question assumes significance and may take the centrestage if the Congress pockets a couple of seats from Bardez and the party struggles in its fiefdom Salcete, the home taluka of Opposition leader Diggu. Wait and watch.
Govt formation: Cong leaders for everyone’s say
Once beaten, twice shy, so goes the saying. Wary Congress leaders want the Gandhi’s to intervene and ensure local leaders take everyone along to form the government. With the 2017 Assembly election fiasco still fresh in their minds, it is feared that local party leaders may pick and choose post-poll partners, and end up antagonising other players. This assumes significance and comes against the backdrop of reports that a group of local party leaders favour doing business with MGP and not with the TMC in an emerging situation. Any questions?
Vijai working overtime to form alliance govt
Where’s Goa Forward chief Vijaibab Sardesai? Sources say Vijaibab is working in tandem with Congress leaders to ensure the Congress-Goa Forward alliance forms the government after March 10. Sources in the know say Vijaibab has made overtures to a couple of independents, likely to make it to the Goa Legislative Assembly. Unlike 2017 when Goa Forward had propped up the BJP government headed by late Manoharbhai Parrikar, Vijaibab is reportedly working behind the scenes now to ensure the alliance cobble the numbers to attain the magic figure of 21.
Heavyweight composing songs on his victory
Guess this heavyweight, who is reported to have got a couple of songs composed on his victory in the Assembly election? Sources said the heavyweight politician was spotted at a studio, apparently to record a song centered on his imminent victory. Other than this politico, a couple of songs on his victory sung by other singers were also reportedly recorded in the studio. No prizes for guessing the identity of this heavyweight.
BJP Curtorim candidate optimistic of win
BJP Curtorim candidate Anthonybab Barbosa seemed to have not lost hope of making it to the Goa Legislative Assembly. Despite the fact that some of the BJP Curtorim mandal reportedly worked for Independent candidate Reginaldbab Lourenco, Anthonybab has pinned his hopes on the party’s traditional vote-base. In fact, the BJP candidate is eyeing around 2,500 party votes from the Housing Board area itself, which observers were speculating might have gone to Reginaldbab. Any question?
