What message did the Aam Aadmi Party delegation bring back from Delhi? That’s the question doing the rounds in local political circles after Goa leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party returned from a meeting with party supremo Arvind Kejriwal. As the party gears up for the upcoming Assembly polls, speculation is rife that the leadership has been given the green signal to explore alliances with non-BJP parties. However, it remains unclear whether the party would consider tie-ups with the Congress or regional outfits. Wait and watch.
Cong dilemma in Cuncolim as Elvis stakes claim
Bureaucrat-turned-politician Elvisbab Gomes has finally decided to contest the 2027 Assembly election from his home constituency, Cuncolim. He is expected to formally stake claim for a Congress ticket, even as Leader of Opposition Yuribab Alemao is likely to seek re-election from the same sea on the Congress banner. Sources suggest that Gomes could garner support from other non-BJP aspirants. Will he emerge as a consensus opposition candidate against the Opposition leader? Only time will tell.
Yuri set to turn tables as zinc dump cleanup begins
Come Saturday, Yuribab Alemao is expected to answer his critics in his home constituency of Cuncolim in his inimitable fashion. With the Goa Waste Management Corporation set to begin the long-awaited removal of the hazardous zinc dump at the Cuncolim Industrial Estate this weekend, the Leader of the Opposition appears poised to shift the narrative. Sources suggest he is keen to capitalise on the development, especially since the dump had remained neglected for over 15 years. As the cleanup finally gets underway, attention is firmly fixed on Yuribab —who may now turn the political heat back on his detractors. All eyes are on Cuncolim. Wait and watch.
From G-8 to G-12? Congress steps up poll preparations
The so-called “G-8” — a group of probable Congress candidates for the upcoming Assembly election — has already become a talking point within party circles and beyond. Now, sources indicate that the group could soon expand to a “G-11” or even “G-12,” with the leadership preparing to induct three or four more potential candidates in the coming days. Interestingly, this marks one of the rare instances in recent elections where the Congress appears to be proactively grooming candidates well in advance.
Tamil Nadu poll verdict likely to decide Girish’s next Goa role
Monday will be crucial for several political parties as the Election Commission of India begins counting votes in states, including Tamil Nadu. While the Congress party’s performance in Tamil Nadu may not be a major concern in Goa, what has sparked interest locally is the future of Girishbab Chodankar. Currently serving as the party’s in-charge for Tamil Nadu, questions remain over whether he will return to Goa to take up a leadership role in the Pradesh Congress Committee after the results. His supporters are eagerly awaiting clarity.
