The weekend saw Salcete lone Minister in the BJP-led government, Filipe Neri Rodrigues, descending on the Agalli pitch with party leader Damu Naik to bat for BJP-backed Vibrant Margao candidate Milagrina Gomes. Ward 7 is witnessing a keen tussle between the BJP nominee and Goa Forward nominee candidate Custodio Dias and BJP rebel Arthur D’Silva. In what way will Filipe Neri’s visit boost Milagrina’s election prospect remains unclear. His very presence in Fatorda has raised eyebrows as the minister had skipped the party campaign in support of BJP candidate in his backyard in the Navelim ZP by-poll.
