When speculations did the rounds this week whether Sports Minister Govind Gaude would face the axe in the next Cabinet reshuffle, its echo was felt in Saxtti, with questions raised whether the prized Sports and Art and Culture portfolios would return to Saxttidom after a decade. For, both Diggu and Aleixobab have been anxiously waiting for a Cabinet berth in the Pramodbab Sawant dispensation after embracing the saffron brigade a little over a month ago. That the CM gave Govindbab a clean chit in the Kala Academy controversy has only capped the speculations in political circles for the moment. Wait and watch.
When CM said mission to take State forward, not ‘Goa Forward’
Guess what was Chief Minister Pramodbab Sawant’s reaction when a compere introduced him at a launch programme as a dynamic and young CM, with a vision to take Goa Forward? Well, the CM may not have any reservations over the compere describing him as a young and dynamic CM. But, when he heard the word Goa Forward, he had a glance at the compere with his inimitable smile. And, before addressing the gathering, a smiling Pramodbab was heard making a remark to the compere that his mission is to take the State forward and not Goa Forward. You know why.
Goa Forward’s interest in Davorlim ZP by-poll result raises eyebrows
The Goa Forward was not in the fray for the Davorlim ZP by-poll, but leaders including party chief Vijaibab Sardesai’s Man Friday Durgadas Kamat was constantly in touch with whoever that mattered on counting day, anxiously awaiting the result round-by-round. What was Goa Forward leadership’s interest in the by-poll result may be a subject matter of debate. Or, is there any truth in the speculations that the Goa Forward had lent a helping hand to AAP candidate Siddeshbab Bhagat, especially in the minority-dominated Rumdamol Housing Board. Any questions?
Churchill working on plan to launch son into politics?
Where’s Varca strongman Bab Churchill? This question is being asked in football circles with just a week to go for the anxiously-awaited Goa Football Association chief’s election, where Churchillbab’s son Savio is locked in a battle to control the apex football body. For, nothing much has been heard from Churchilbab on the election, leaving the rival group to wonder how the former Minister is going about his son’s campaign. He has also come under the scanner of his political rivals, who believe Churchillbab is working to a plan, even saying the GFA election could be a launching pad for son Savio to enter politics. Any takers?
When Caetan campaigned in rival Savio’s turf for GFA polls
It was a week when Saviobab Alemao’s rival Caetanbab Fernandes for the GFA chief’s post made his presence felt in Saxttidom, to drum up support for his candidature amongst the football clubs. Caeitanbab, who has emerged as a strong contender for the GFA chief post, descended along Salcete coastal belt on Thursday night to call on members of the local football clubs, members of the GFA, seeking support for his candidature. Wait and watch as the GFA poll is heading for an exciting finish.
