The saffron brigade must be certainly pleased watching the political developments unfolding within the opposition camp following Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvindbab Kejriwal’s visit to Goa. None other than the ruling dispensation led by Chief Minister Pramodbab Sawant and State party chief Damubab Naik understands the political significance of the war that has broken out between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress. For, the BJP stands to gain politically in the event of a split in the non-BJP vote — especially in areas where the ruling party has little or no presence. No need for Mission Salcete anymore. You know why.
Churchill’s early announcement for Benaulim polls raises eyebrows
It was a week when political observers were left to wonder why Varca strongman Bab Churchill chose to formally unveil his plans to contest the 2027 Benaulim polls. After all, the Goa Legislative Assembly elections are still 15 months away, and Churchillbab’s announcement in October 2025 has certainly raised eyebrows in political circles. What makes his move even more intriguing is the ongoing churn in Benaulim — with the Congress and AAP deciding to go their separate ways, and a prominent AAP leader from Benaulim recently quitting the party. Wait and watch.
Venzy maintains his cool amid political crossfire in Benaulim
Aam Aadmi Party’s Venzybab Viegas has a unique style of functioning. He is one politician who does not join critics in reacting to remarks directed at him. His traditional political foes – be it Varca strongman Bab Churchill and Warrenbab Alemao – have left no stone unturned in targeting him during his three-and-a-half-year stint as Benaulim MLA over the question of development. Yet, Venzybab has maintained a stoic silence, even over AAP leader Paulbab Lobo’s decision to quit the Aam Aadmi Party. Wait and watch — Venzybab may well be preparing to take on his adversaries in his own inimitable fashion.
Bhai, Bhai no more? Amit duo cross paths in Benaulim
When Congress president Amitbab Patkar and Aam Aadmi Party’s Amitbab Palekar came face to face following Arvind Kejriwal’s visit to Goa, Benaulikars were reminded of a scene from a year ago. The duo had been spotted riding through the Benaulim countryside on a two-wheeler during the Benaulim Zilla Panchayat by-election campaign. In fact, it was the Congress president who had arrived in Benaulim and rode pillion with his AAP counterpart — a moment when the two parties chanted bhai, bhai. Any questions?
Double trouble for Patkar: AAP salvo and Congress infighting
It’s a sheer coincidence that Congress president Amitbab Patkar came under fire from the Aam Aadmi Party leadership just when he’s facing his biggest internal challenge — from former GPCC chief Girishbab Chodankar. Interestingly, a section of Congressmen aligned with Amitbab are wondering how the AAP leadership suddenly opened fire on the Congress chief, even raking up his business interests, at a time when the party High Command is seized of the leadership tussle. Curious, isn’t it? Especially since AAP’s barrage of attacks on Amitbab has reportedly reached all the way to the AICC headquarters.
