Congress leaders, led by Opposition leader Yuri Alemao, on their way to Bardez to participate in the Devi Lairai Zatra and the Feast of Our Lady of Miracles.
Chief Minister Pramodbab Sawant has struck a notably non-committal tone on demands to drop Transport Minister Mauvinbab Godinho from his Cabinet. While the CM—who also holds the Home portfolio—has been forthcoming in explaining the police action initiated against accused Gautam Khattar, he has maintained a stoic silence on calls from protesters seeking the minister’s dismissal.
This silence raises a pertinent question: is the Chief Minister unwilling to act against his colleague, or does he view the matter as one for the party to decide—despite the constitutional prerogative resting with him to induct or drop ministers? Any questions?
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Vijai stirs ‘cabinet berth’ pot, claims no personal interest
When Goa Forward Party chief Vijaibab Sardesai raised the demand at Sonsodo with Chief Minister Pramodbab Sawant to drop Transport Minister Mauvinbab Godinho from the Cabinet, it inevitably sparked curiosity over who might step in if the axe were to fall. Sensing the speculation, Vijaibab was quick to clarify that his demand was not driven by any personal ambition to join the Cabinet. Instead, he pointed out that the Chief Minister has a wide pool to choose from—any of the 33 MLAs supporting the ruling saffron brigade could fit the bill. Interesting, isn’t it?
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Quiet cheer in Benaulim as Kamat gets things moving
Smiles lit up the faces of traditional fishermen and residents of Benaulim as PWD Minister Digambarbab Kamat delivered on his promises. Long-pending issues—resolving the beach parking lot dispute and initiating road repairs—were addressed in a matter of just 12 days. The fishermen were particularly pleased, as matters that had remained unresolved for months were swiftly tackled. Not only did the Minister leverage his rapport with a hotel owner to settle the parking issue, but he also kick-started the much-needed roadwork under his jurisdiction. Any questions?
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Ajgaonkar plays a waiting game as Assembly poll play begins
Former deputy chief minister and BJP leader Babu Ajgaonkar appears to be keeping his cards close to his chest amid uncertainty over the Pernem ticket. While he has made it clear that he is preparing to contest the 2027 Assembly elections, he remains tight-lipped about his strategy. Will he contest as an Independent if denied a BJP ticket? Ask him, and he is likely to remind you that he is still a member of the ruling party. Is he waiting for the right moment to make his move? Only time will tell.
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Cong ‘G-8’ surfaces quietly as leaders turn up for zatra
It was a week when Congress leaders, led by Leader of the Opposition Yuribab Alemao, headed to Bardez to partake in the celebrations of the Devi Lairai Zatra and the Feast of Our Lady of Miracles. What, however, caught the attention of political observers was the composition of the delegation. Party leaders from across Goa were present, including several who have joined the party fold over the last two years. This led to murmurs in political circles: has the Congress already begun shortlisting candidates for the 2027 Assembly elections? Sources indicate that among those present was the so-called “G-8”—a group of eight leaders believed to have been identified by the party leadership as potential candidates. Any questions?
