Aam Aadmi Party’s national leadership’s decision to withdraw from the INDIA bloc has sparked debate in Saxtti’s political circles and beyond. And the reason isn’t hard to find. During the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, when both the Congress and AAP were part of the INDIA bloc, Congress successfully consolidated the non-BJP vote in favour of its candidate, Captain Viriatobab Fernandes. There were even reports suggesting that the Congress and AAP might strike a broader understanding to jointly contest future elections in Goa, including the 2027 Assembly polls. Is the Congress prepared to take on AAP in view of the unfolding political developments and the Arvind Kejriwal-led party showing signs of expansion, particularly in the minority-dominated Salcete region? Wait and watch.
GPCC chief Patkar faces heat as complaint letter goes public
It was a week when GPCC chief Amitbab Patkar’s complaint against Aldona MLA Carlosbab Alvares — for attending the birthday celebration of BJP MLA Nileshbab Cabral — became a major talking point within Congress circles and beyond. But hold on — the spotlight has now shifted to how the complaint letter was leaked to the media. Congress leaders close to the GPCC chief privately deny that Amitbab was responsible for the leak. With the matter now under scrutiny by the party High Command, sources say the Amitbab camp faces the challenge of proving how — and by whom — the letter made its way into the public domain. Wait and watch.
Tough task for Yuri to reclaim Benaulim amid family rivalry
How would Leader of Opposition Yuribab Alemao go about to reclaim Congress party’s lost glory in Benaulim in the 2027 Assembly polls? Well, this question assumes significance in the light of recent political developments wherein Yuribab’s uncle Churchillbab Alemao and cousin Warrenbab Alemao have declared their intentions to contest from Benaulim. Yuribab is no stranger to Benaulim. While Yuribab currently represents Cuncolim in the Legislative Assembly, his roots lie in Varca, a village part of Benaulim constituency, which is presently represented in the Goa Legislative Assembly by AAP MLA Venzybab Viegas. Any takers?
After Sanjana’s exit, all eyes on BJP’s choice for ZP chairperson
With Sanjanabai Velip resigning from the post of South Goa Zilla Panchayat Chairperson, speculation is rife over her successor. Party leadership has maintained an eerie silence over Sanjanabai’s successor. Speculations, however, are rife whether Panchayat Minister Mauvinbab Godinho’s close aide and Sancoale ZP member Anitabai Thorat will finally make it to the coveted post. There’s no doubt the BJP will have a smooth sailing in the election for the new ZP chairperson given that the party has a clear majority in the 25-member South Goa ZP body. The real suspense lies not in whether the BJP will retain control, but who within the party will be elevated to the top post. For now, it’s a game of wait and watch.
Kamat steps up projects and public outreach ahead of MMC polls
Congress-turned-BJP Margao MLA Diggu seemed to have kicked off his campaign for the upcoming Margao Municipal polls and the 2027 Assembly elections in right earnest. In recent weeks, Diggu has been spotted moving door-to-door as part of his public outreach initiative. Simultaneously, the Margao Municipal Council controlled by him has begun rolling out series of public utility projects in the run up to the March 2026 civic polls. With opponents targeting him over the perceived lack of infrastructural development in Margao, sources say the timing of these MMC projects is no coincidence. Sources say the initiatives could help Diggu counter the Opposition’s narrative and silence his detractors. Any questions?
