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Digambar digs deep to leave GFP chief high & dry again

Round two of the game of one-upmanship between the BJP and the Goa Forward has also gone in favour of the saffron brigade. The Lotus had bloomed at the Margao Municipal Council in October last after 17 years by keeping the Goa Forward out, courtesy of Diggu. The Congress-turned-BJP MLA has now won round two as well when he got the carnival parade route back to Margao from Fatorda. That the authorities scuttled Vijaibab’s Fatorda carnival blast festival is a clear indication the saffron brigade worked to a plan, leaving the Goa Forward chief high and dry. Wait and watch what’s next on the BJP agenda in Fatorda.

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‘Shah Jahan’ comes to rescue Vijai for carnival fest venue

Guilherme Almeida
Published Feb 18, 2023, 12:12 AM IST
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It was a week that Art and Culture Minister Govindbab Gaude virtually came to the rescue of Goa Forward chief Vijaibab Sardesai, struggling to find a venue to host his Big Fat Carnival blast. When realization dawned that the saffron brigade is out to play spoilsport to his carnival programme, Vijaibab planned to shift the venue to the Fatorda sports grounds. Sources said Govindbab, who also holds the Sports portfolio, was not averse to making available the ground to host the…

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