It was late Sunday when Opposition leader Digambar Kamat descended on the Khareband area as he went about seeking reelection for the eighth time in a row from Margao. After a woman made a plea for jobs for the local youth, Kamat did not let her down, promising to resolve the unemployment problem if he becomes the Chief Minister after the coming polls. Kamat assured the crowd that he may bounce back on the coveted CM’s chair if the Congress nominates him for the hot seat after the polls.
Digambar has his way in party affairs
Opposition leader Digambar Kamat seemed to have had a free run on party matters, including distribution of tickets. In the past, sources say, candidates used to make a beeline for tickets at the residence of Luizinho Faleiro and other senior leaders. And, just the opposite has happened this time round, they say. With Faleiro quitting the Congress and no other tall leader in the party, Digambar had his way in candidates’ selection and other party matters. Even party…
