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 be a wave of agitation against the ruling party and the government. Almost overnight, he has emerged as a hero...
As Girish consolidates grip, focus shifts to Amit camp’s next move
As newly-appointed GPCC president Girish Chodankar appears to be consolidating his position within the party, political observers are increasingly asking a pointed question to the camp that had opposed his return to the Congress helm: what next? Does the Amit Patkar camp still harbour hopes that the Congress high command...
Loud and clear message from the Alemaos to GPCC chief
Why are members of the Varca-based Alemao clan seeking entry into the Congress? Consider this: A couple of months ago, Warren Alemao had formally applied for admission into the Congress fold. However, the fate of his application remains unknown to this day. Now, Varca strongman Churchill Alemao and his daughter,...
Cong assesses minority vote impact amid internal turmoil
As the turmoil in the Congress refuses to abate following the appointment of Girishbab Chodankar as the GPCC chief, party leaders have reportedly gone into assessment mode, trying to gauge whether the resentment within the ranks could have any fallout on the party’s core voter base ” the minorities. One...
Back in the saddle, Girish faces tough road to 2027
After months of speculation, former Goa Congress chief Girishbab Chodankar is finally back in the GPCC saddle, adding yet another chapter to his political journey. As he assumed charge over the weekend, Girishbab has a formidable task ahead ” charting a roadmap to bring the Congress back to power in...
