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2027 polls: AAP alleges bid to break 'Goa First' alliance, asks ally GFP to clarify stand

Aam Aadmi Party has raised concerns about potential conspiracies aimed at undermining the 'Goa First' alliance. The alliance, formed with the Goa Forward Party, seeks to exclude Congress and BJP from political collaboration. AAP state president Valmiki Naik urged GFP leader Vijai Sardesai to choose between political partners or the…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

AAP-GFP alliance for Goa polls a tacit understanding with BJP: Congress

The Congress party has labeled the AAP and GFP alliance as an "exchange offer" deal. This alleged deal aims to secure victories for the BJP in Goa and AAP in Punjab. The "Goa First" alliance was formed to challenge the ruling BJP in upcoming elections. Congress claims this alliance serves…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Congress, GFP begin alliance talks for 2027 Goa polls; open to tie-up, says AAP

Goa elections 2027: Congress and Goa Forward Party are discussing a potential alliance for 2027. The Aam Aadmi Party has also indicated its willingness to join such a tie-up. These preliminary talks aim to strategize against the ruling BJP government. The opposition parties will meet again to finalize seat-sharing arrangements.…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

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Congress opposes Goa govt circular mandating Yoga Day attendance for students, teachers

Goa's Congress party has urged the State Education department to retract its directive making Yoga Day participation mandatory for students and teachers. Party chief Girish Chodankar argued that yoga should be a personal choice, not a compulsory obligation, especially on a Sunday. However, the BJP's Dr. Sneha Bhagwat countered that…

The Economic Times · Jun 20

TVK chief Vijay allocates lone Rajya Sabha seat to Congress

TVK chief C Joseph Vijay has announced his party will give its single Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress. This seat became vacant after AIADMK leader C Ve Shanmugam resigned. The allocation follows meetings between Congress leaders and Chief Minister Vijay. The Congress expressed that this move will strengthen their…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

BJP facing 'wall of self-respect' in Tamil Nadu: Cong leader Girish Chodankar

Congress leader Girish Chodankar stated the Bharatiya Janata Party faces a wall of self-respect in Tamil Nadu. He accused the BJP of misusing the Governor's office to bypass public mandate. Chodankar claimed the party's actions are an open auction of democracy. He added that Tamil Nadu values the Constitution more…

The Economic Times · May 10

Rahul Gandhi-Kanimozhi hold cordial talks, no decision on seat sharing

Welcome to this week’s Powertrip, a political newsletter exclusively curated for TNM and NL subscribers. This week’s edition is by Shabbir Ahmed and Pooja Prasanna.

Newslaundry · Jan 29

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A call from Kerala that spurred Karnataka CMO into action

Welcome to this week’s Powertrip, a political newsletter exclusively curated for TNM and NL subscribers. This week’s edition is by Shabbir Ahmed, Pooja Prasanna, and Nidheesh MK.

Newslaundry · Dec 31, 2025

Girish Chodankar quits as Goa Congress chief

Move comes after party’s defeat in Assembly election

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2022

Goa Congress chief says party will win 24-26 seats

Within half an hour party MLAs will decide CM: Girish Chodankar

The Hindu · Mar 2, 2022

Disqualification plea order attacks election process, says Congress

PANAJI: Still smarting from the Bombay High Court’s order dismissing the disqualification plea, Congress on Sunday said that the order upholding the merger of the 10 Congress MLAs is contradictory, makes a mockery of the Constitution and the election process while creating more confusion in the minds of voters.

The Times of India · Feb 27, 2022

HC upholds Goa Speaker's order dismissing pleas seeking disqualification of 12 MLAs

The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court on February 24 upheld the Goa Assembly Speaker’s order dismissing two petitions seeking disqualification of 12 MLAs who left their respective parties and joined the ruling BJP in 2019.

The Hindu · Feb 24, 2022

Rahul Gandhi postpones Goa visit

He is scheduled to hold a rally in CM’s constituency and release party manifesto

The Hindu · Feb 1, 2022

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