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FATORDA: Goa Forward Party (GFP) chief Vijai Sardesai has accused BJP leader Damu Naik of practising “divide and rule” politics during election years, alleging that money power and attempts to divide people are part of his political strategy.
Referring to his political opponents as “election-year mushrooms”, Sardesai claimed that they were targeting him out of concern over the public response to his ‘People’s Path’ initiative.
Reacting to the controversy over the removal of Ethel’s banner in Fatorda, Sardesai denied any involvement and claimed that smart camera footage would establish that government officials had removed the banner as it was obstructing their work.
He also alleged that a four-page RTI application was filed by the husband of the Fatorda-Mardol BJP president at the instructions of Damu Naik.
On the proposed electoral understanding between the Goa Forward Party and Congress ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, Sardesai clarified that no formal alliance agreement has been reached so far.
He said he had conveyed his willingness to enter into an alliance with Congress and had also discussed the role GFP could play and the constituencies it would seek. However, he claimed that Congress had not responded to his proposal yet.
“The ball is in Congress’ court,” Sardesai said, adding that reports suggesting an alliance agreement between the two parties may have originated from Congress sources.
