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Churchill in focus over Velim, Margao unfolding

Trinamool Congress MLA Churchill Alemao came under focus last week over unfolding political developments in Velim and Margao. Reason. The MLA was openly batting for former minister Filipe Nery’s induction into the TMC, but the party leadership opted for former MLA Benjamin D’Silva. It’s another matter that TMC was later ready to open the doors for Filipe Nery, but the latter weighed other options. In neighbouring Margao, Churchill’s close aide Ganashyam Shirodkar lost the race for the ticket to young Mahesh Amonkar. Any questions?


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Why did Filipe Nery supporters want NCP move?

Guilherme Almeida
Published Jan 25, 2022, 12:28 AM IST
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What could be the possible reason behind the demand made by former minister Filipe Nery’s supporters that he should contest the polls on the NCP banner? Well, people seemed puzzled over the choice when the Sharad Pawar-led party has no presence in the constituency. Take note, Filipe Nery had the option of contesting the election as an Independent. Or, were the supporters wary that contesting the election as an independent would give an armament to opponents to attack him on…

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