As the debate continues unabated over the fate of Sports Minister Govindbab Gaude, political observers are on the job to find out whether the party had drawn up a plan to axe him from the Cabinet to accommodate Speaker Rameshbab Tawadkar days before his much-publicised attack at the Tribal Welfare Department. And, whether Gaude took the May 25 Prerna Dis platform to launch an attack on the CM headed Tribal Welfare Department in a bid to scuttle the plan to axe him. Wait and watch as the game isn’t over yet.
Tribal organisation rallies behind Gaude amid BJP action threat
When the top BJP leadership mulled action against Sports Minister Govindbab Gaude over his remarks on the Tribal Welfare Department, the United Tribal Association’s Alliance (UTAA) came in full strength in his support. Never before in recent times did UTAA leaders come in full strength to address the media with Tribal chief Prakashbab Velip. That the UTAA delegation led by Prakashbab addressed the media after calling on CM Pramodbab Sawant indicates that the tribal organisation was keen in sending a message loud and clear that they will rally behind Gaude. You know why.
Blame game erupts in Congress after mega rally cancellation
Congress’ mega rally scheduled to be addressed by none other than Congress National president Mallikarjun Kharge on Goa Statehood Day stands cancelled in view of heavy rains. A host of questions, however, remains unanswered – why was the event planned on Statehood Day when the monsoon had already set in the State. Were the local leaders confident of mobilising thousands of workers for the event in bad weather conditions? Wait and watch as the blame game has erupted in the Congress.
Goa Forward chief keeps mum as political winds shift in Margao
Goa Forward chief Vijaibab Sardesai seemed watching political developments unfolding in neighbouring Margao post-induction of young city businessman Chirag Naik into the Congress. No reaction has been heard from the Goa Forward chief over Chirag’s entry in the Congress. His silence assumes significance and comes against the backdrop of the fact that Vijaibab had played his own role in the basties of Margao to restrict BJP’s lead in the 2024 Lok Sabha. This brings the moot question whether the Goa Forward has some plan in Margao or is it simply that the Goa Forward chief has preferred to wait and watch over the developments.
Capt Viriato’s no-show at Chirag’s Cong induction raises eyebrows
Absence of South Goa MP Captain Viriatbab Fernandes for the induction programme of Chirag Naik into the Congress had raised many an eyebrow in political circles. Many had attributed the MP’s absence to the party’s failure to keep local party leaders in the loop over the induction. Sources now say there may be another reason behind Captain’s absence. For, when Viriatbab along with a group of Congressmen had reportedly called on Chirag seeking support to his candidature in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, he had to return back without getting the support from the young businessman. Any questions?
