BJP State President Damubab Naik seemed holding his cards close to his chest. He threw a mega birthday bash at the sprawling Samrat Gardens, but he carefully sidestepped any mention of contesting the 2027 Assembly elections from Fatorda. While he thundered that the BJP would return to power in 2027, he offered no hints—let alone plans—about taking on arch-rival and Goa Forward chief Vijaibab Sardesai in Fatorda. Many of Damubab’s supporters had hoped he would use the occasion—on his home turf, no less—to signal his political intentions. After all, the former two-time Fatorda MLA remains a strong contender. But the silence was loud. Any takers?
Capt Viriato’s sudden campaign pause raises eyebrows in South
Why is Congress South Goa MP Captain Viriatbab Fernandes missing from the ground, especially after launching a vigorous outreach post his stunning 2024 Lok Sabha victory? Sources say the ex-Naval officer had kicked off a campaign-style exercise, visiting constituencies, interacting with party workers, and hearing public grievances. But the drive now seems to be on pause. Insiders claim that not everyone in the party leadership appreciated his direct connect with the grassroots. You know why.
B’day greetings or strategic move? Atishi meets Bhai’s son Prabhav
Guess the VIP guest who came to wish Bhai Naik, the son of former Minister late Babu Naik, on his birthday earlier this week. Well, it was none other former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party Goa Desk in-charge, Atishibai Marlena. What’s, however, significant about Atishibai is believed to have not only extended her birthday wishes to Bhai Naik but is believed to have gone into a huddle with Bhai’s son Prabhavbab, who is bracing up to take on PWD Minister Digambar Kamat in the 2027 election. Wait and watch.
Deja vu at Moti Dongor as AAP protests echo BJP’s old battle
The Aam Aadmi Party took its battle to the top—literally—by staging a protest atop Moti Dongor earlier this week. The issue: Threats allegedly issued to AAP volunteers during the #BJPCheBurak campaign. Veterans watching closely couldn’t help but recall a similar scene over a decade and a half ago—when BJP leaders, including Union Minister Shripadbhau Naik, had marched to the very same migrant-dominated basti to protest assaults on party cadre. What’s strange? In both cases—then and now—Margao MLA Digambar Kamat found himself as the common target. Coincidence? Or is history simply repeating itself?
Margao first: PWD launches road patch-up in minister’s backyard
“Charity begins at home,” goes the old adage — and PWD Minister Digambarbab Kamat appears to have taken it to heart by kick-starting road repair works in his home turf of Margao. Contractors engaged by the PWD have been working late into the evenings, patching up potholes across the city. Starting the repairs in his own backyard is also seen as a strategic move — likely aimed at silencing critics who have targeted him over the poor condition of roads. Any questions?
