Amidst the thousands of Carnival revellers who thronged the Big Fat Fatorda Carnival, political friends of the Goa Forward chief Vijaibab Sardesai were conspicuous by their presence on the SGPDA grounds. If Aam Aadmi Party Velim Cruzbab Silva made his presence on the third day of the festivities, Vijaibab’s close friends, including Aam Aadmi Party chief Amitbab Palekar, Congress leader Sunilbab Kawthankar, besides others took time off to partake in the Carnival festivities. It’s an open secret that Vijaibab enjoys perfect bonhomie with these political leaders. Wait and watch.
Vijai’s Carnival promise: Is it a calendar event or poll play?
What’s next is a question doing the rounds in political circles after curtains came down on Goa Forward chief Vijaibab Sardesai’s four-day Big Fat Fatorda Carnival. The Goa Forward chief seemed pleased and overwhelmed over the response and support for his four-day Carnival extravaganza. On the last day of the festivities, Vijaibab was overheard promising to make the Big Fat Fatorda a calendar event. Goa is heading for the Assembly election in 2027 and political observers are on the job to figure out Vijaibab’s agenda. Wait and watch.
Santhosh’s visit triggers Cabinet rejig speculation among babus
Like many a Niz Goemkar, babus also seemed on the job to find out the possibility of political developments unfolding in the State post-visit by BJP national leader B L Santhosh. In fact, more than the politicos, the bureaucrats appeared anxious to know on the much-talked about Cabinet rejig, the politicians expected to enter and exit Pramodbab Sawant’s Cabinet et al. In fact, a senior bureaucrat confidently stated that the Cabinet rejig might take place on March 18, with one officer even predicting Diggu’s induction on the day with a prime portfolio. Wait and watch.
Reginaldo’s power play: Health camp with a political touch
What message did Curtorim Independent MLA try to convey to his constituents when he organised a mega health camp last week – medical services at the people’s door steps. For his political opponents against the backdrop of health camps held in Curtorim, Reginalbab’s message, however, seemed loud and clear that he too cares for the health of the people. That the Independent MLA, supporting the BJP government, roped in Health Minister Vishwajitbab Rane to inaugurate the camp, besides the top GMC team headed by Dean Bandekarbab and doctors only showed that Reginaldbab meant business. Any questions?
MMC politics sees a shift with Damu at the helm
Former two-time BJP Fatorda MLA Damubab Naik’s elevation as BJP State president seemed to have a bearing on local politics, including the BJP-controlled Margao Municipal Council. It’s not that the two-time former MLA was not taken in the loop in matters pertaining to the MMC. As BJP State president, however, Damubab Naik’s name seemed echoing in the Portuguese-era Margao Municipal building like never before. A political observer did not rule out the possibility of Damubab emerging as a power centre in the scheme of things. Wait and watch.
