What’s on the mind of BJP Goa chief Damubab Naik? Well, the former two-time Fatorda MLA turned 53 over the weekend, and while celebrations were in full swing, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane extended his best wishes and hoped whatever Damubab has in mind for 2027 comes to fruition. Without leaving much room for speculation, Damu was quick to respond: his only plan is to bring the BJP back to power in the Assembly elections scheduled for early 2027. Still, the buzz in political circles continues — what about Fatorda? It's a question that refuses to go away, and is doing the rounds in Fatorda and outside again and again. Only time will tell.
GFP seems to have set its eyes
on Pernem for ZP elections
Having made inroads in Navelim in Salcete, the Goa Forward Party now seems to have its eyes firmly set on Pernem taluka for a potential debut in the North Goa Zilla Panchayat. Party sources reveal that the recent induction of present and former Panchayat members is part of a broader strategy to contest the upcoming ZP polls. Though Goa Forward Chief Vijai Sardesai has remained tight-lipped about the party’s electoral game plan in Pernem, political observers say the regional outfit has made its intentions clear — Pernem is very much on the radar. Wait and watch.
Cuncolkars pin hopes on GSPCB
chief for solution to pollution woes
Newly-appointed Chairman of the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), Levinson Martins is no stranger to the issues facing Cuncolim, hailing as he does from neighbouring Assolna. With a second fish meal plant proposed in Cuncolim, locals are now looking toward to the new GSPCB Chairman in his new role for solutions. Having served as GSPCB Member Secretary during earlier agitations against the fish meal plant operating in the Cuncolim IDC over a decade ago, residents pin their hopes on the GSPCB Chairman to address the pollution concern. Wait and watch.
PWD minister conspicuous by
absence at annual Julus procession
The annual Julus procession held by the Muslim community in the commercial capital to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed drew thousands of devotees on Friday. However, scribes covering the event noticed that Margao MLA and newly-inducted PWD Minister Digambarbab Kamat was conspicuous by his absence. Son Yogirajbab too was not seen around before realization dawned that the Minister was down with fever and his son was attending a family function in North Goa. Any questions?
Benaulim Congressmen await approval
from party bosses for ZP poll candidates
Congressmen from Benaulim constituency seemed raring and geared up for the upcoming Zilla panchayat polls. Members of the block are even believed to have zeroed in on potential candidates it believes can challenge AAP in the constituency. There’s, however, a snag: they are still awaiting formal approval from the party’s leadership to move forward. With just 2-3 months to go for the polls, grassroots Congressmen in Benaulim are still in the dark about the party’s broader strategy. Wait and watch.
