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Coal test for Churchill

Varca strongman Bab Churchill must have been pleased when leaders of Goencho Ekvott, who are fighting against coal and double-tracking, referred to him as the hero of the Konkani language agitation. Churchillbab was seated in the audience when speakers recalled his role in the Konkani agitation. His joy, however, may be short-lived as speakers later sent him a blunt message that the hero should either be with the Pramod Sawant government or side with the people agitating against double-tracking.  Left with no option, Churchill later told the media he would discuss the issue with the CM. Wait and watch.


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Girish and 2022

GUILHERME ALMEIDA
Published Oct 17, 2020, 12:26 AM IST
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Hazard a guess which constituency would be the preferred choice of GPCC Chief Girishbab Chodankar if he decides to contest the 2022 Assembly election. Well, as State Congress President, it may not be difficult for Girishbab to secure a party ticket. And in the event he continues to preside over the GPCC till 2022, Girishbab may be tempted to contest the coming election. That brings to the fore the crucial question on the choice of the constituency from where the GPCC Chief…

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