“The arithmetic is obvious. Goa is not a state where political parties can afford endless fragmentation. Every election demonstrates that a divided opposition benefits only one side. When multiple parties compete for the same anti-BJP voter, the ruling party does not need overwhelming public support to win. It only needs the opposition to remain divided. Yet opposition leaders continue to behave as if they are on the verge of independent breakthroughs. Every party claims to be the real alternative. Every leader insists that their organisation has unique strengths. Every group believes voters are waiting for its particular vision. The problem…
