On paper, Varca strongman Bab Churchill has favoured an alliance between the NCP and the Congress. On the ground, however, the NCP’s lone MLA is planning something big for the party ahead of the 2022 election. Sources say Churchillbab has drawn up plans to open a party office in Margao. And, he is believed to be in touch with some of the Congress-turned-BJP MLAs, who may prefer to contest the coming election on a banner other than the Lotus symbol. Is this the reason why Churchillbab has demanded 50 per cent of the seats for the NCP in 2022, aware the Congress will not concede not more than four-five seats. Wait and watch.
