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The Aam Aadmi Party Cuncolim candidate Prashant Naik stated that there is a secret deal between the BJP and the Congress Cuncolim candidate Yuri Alemao and that Alemao will join the BJP if elected. Naik asserted that Congress Cuncolim candidate Yuri Alemao is known for switching from party to party like a chameleon changing its color. Since the BJP realises that there is a strong anti-incumbency against it, it has made a secret agreement with the Congress candidate Alemao for Cuncolim. Naik said, “Alemao unsuccessfully ran in the 2017 assembly election from Sanguem on an NCP ticket. Then he joined…

The Aam Aadmi Party Velim candidate Cruz Silva stated that the Congress party betrayed Velim residents in 2017. However, Velim residents will not repeat their mistake and are fully behind AAP in this election. Silva said, “In 2017, a strong anti-incumbency prevailed in Velim. Therefore, the people voted for the Congress. However, the Congress betrayed the trust and joined the BJP, allowing it to form the government”. “Despite winning 17 seats in 2017, the Congress couldn’t form a government. This time around things are the same. Defections are in the DNA of the Congress party. This phenomenon of party legislators…

The Aam Aadmi Party Goa in-charge Atishi on Tuesday stated that with more than 90 per cent of Congress MLAs defecting to BJP within the last five years in the state; Congress has made a “World Record” of political defections. Goan people know of the “World Record” of defections, and will not vote for them in the 2022 Assembly election. People of Goa know that a vote for Congress, is a vote for BJP Atishi asserted the phenomenon of defection goes beyond Goa. Defections are in the DNA of the Congress party. This phenomenon of party legislators deserting the Congress…

The Aam Aadmi Party joint secretary Sunil Signapurkar hit out at Mapusa MLA Joshua D’souza for claiming Mapusa does not need any development when the city lacks development in all areas. The Mapusa MLA Joshua recently said that when he go door-to-door to ask people what development they need, they reply that Mapusa is already developed and nothing needs to be done. Reacting on this Signapurkar said, “Joshua doesn’t know anything about his own region. Mapusa needs development. The Gandhi Chowk to Calangute road needs to be widened. The narrow roads cause accidents and many have died as a result”.…

Goemkarponn desk ST CRUZ: Aam Aadmi party Chief Ministerial candidate Amit Palekar’s vision is to develop Goa and St Cruz and make the constituency a better place for Goans. Palekar claimed to break the chain of failed MLAs totally failed to bring basic amenities in Santa Cruz despite being a suburb. During a recent interaction with the Goemkarponn during his door to the door election campaign, Aam Aadmi Party candidate Amit Palekar said that the response to him wherever he goes in Goa has been overwhelming. “There are undercurrents underlined which may not be seen in a survey or with…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: A total of 31 candidates contesting in four constituencies of Ponda Taluka. There was no withdrawal of nominations. Out of this, 26 contest on tickets of nine various political parties, while 5 contest as independent candidates. \ From Ponda Total of 7 candidates are contesting, including 2 independent; from Marcaim, all 8 candidates on the Party ticket; from Shiroda total of 8 candidates, including 1 independent; Priol total of 8 candidates, including 2 independents. Goemkarponn desk PONDA: On account of rising inflation and fuel prices, there is unhappiness among voters. As a ruling dispensation, BJP is likely…

AERIAL VIEW Prima facie, it seems like Goa is headed for another fractured mandate with so many candidates leaving the electorates confused. It looks like no party would get a clear majority as Manohar Parrikar’s BJP did in 2012. The BJP is facing, despite carrying out a lot of development works in Goa, has been facing anti-incumbency. Many political parties have strategically supported independent candidates to cut into the opponent’s votes. But seriously, the fractured mandate is bad for democracy as it gives rise to horse-trading. The MLAs make money, and the voters, who fight amongst themselves, are left disappointed.…