One-upmanship battle between Congress and its non-BJP rival
At a time when political attention was focused on the Goa Forward Party and the direction it may take from July 1, the Congress has played a time-tested card by extending an open invitation to former Congressmen to return to the party fold to take on the BJP. The invitation is open to all former Congress workers and leaders who had left the party in the past, except those who...
Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar wishes Congress MLA Carlos Alvares on his birthday in the presence of Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao, Congress MLA Altone D’Costa and Goa Forward chief Vijai Sardesai.
One photo, many questions amid changing political equations
The photo speaks for itself. Speaker Ganeshbab Gaonkar of the BJP, Congress MLAs Leader of the Opposition Yuribab Alemao and Altonebab D’Costa, along with Goa Forward leaders Vijaibab Sardesai and Durgadas Kamat, came together to wish Congress's Aldona MLA Carlosbab Alvares on his birthday. Political observers were left wondering whether...
Fatorda showdown: BJP State chief keeps suspense alive
GUILHERME ALMEIDAState BJP President Damubab Naik’s body language appeared to be doing much of the talking about the party’s plans for Fatorda, the constituency represented by his arch political riv
Manikrao-Viriato meet sparks buzz in Goa Congress circles
GUILHERME ALMEIDAIt was a week when Congress MP Manikrao Thakare is reported to have called on South Goa MP Captain Viriato Fernandes. If sources are to be believed, the meeting continued for a couple of hours before the duo headed to a restaurant for lunch. What transpired during the meeting...
Power bills propel Kamat back to centre stage
After lying low for some time, PWD Minister Digambar Kamat appears to have bounced back into the political spotlight. The reason is not difficult to find. Sensing the growing public anger over inflated electricity bills and the installation of smart meters, Digambar managed to stem what was shaping up to...
