Team Goemkarponn
PONDA: BJP Goa President Damu Naik met with Minister Ravi Naik at his office in Ponda on Thursday, with sources suggesting that the key topic of discussion was the strengthening of ties within the Bhandari community.
The specifics of the meeting have not been revealed, but it is believed to be part of ongoing efforts to unite Bhandari community leaders under the BJP’s banner.
In recent weeks, the Bhandari community has become a focal point in Goa’s political landscape, with several community leaders, including some from the BJP, meeting with non-BJP factions. This includes a recent gathering with Goa Forward Party (GFP) President Vijai Sardesai.
According to insiders, Damu Naik’s meeting with Ravi Naik is viewed as a significant step in consolidating the Bhandari community’s support for the BJP in the face of growing opposition alliances.
Sources indicate that Damu Naik has been actively working to prevent a divide within the community. Notably, the delegation that met Sardesai included prominent BJP leaders, including Dayanand Mandrekar. These efforts come as Naik attempts to bring together Bhandari leaders to secure a unified front under the BJP in preparation for upcoming elections.
The Bhandari community has long been an influential political group in Goa, and with leaders like Ravi Naik being involved in the talks, the BJP is clearly aiming to strengthen its hold on this crucial demographic. The party’s efforts to keep the community united may be seen as a countermeasure to prevent defections to rival parties.
While the full details of the discussion between Damu and Ravi Naik remain unclear, the growing attention to the Bhandari community’s political influence signals an important shift in the state’s electoral dynamics.
