PEOPLE WILL PICK THEIR MAPUSA CANDIDATE, SAYS VIJAY BHIKE

PEOPLE WILL PICK THEIR MAPUSA CANDIDATE, SAYS VIJAY BHIKE
MAPUSA: The North Goa Congress District Committee President, Vijay Bhike hit out at the BJP MLA, Michael Lobo for overstepping his authority by endorsing candidate names for the assembly elections for Mapusa, Siolim and Calangute.
“I am just reminding Lobo about his prerogatives. There are two to three contenders for each seat and by announcing names, he is putting up one against the other. This will only damage the party and create in-fights. He has to learn that it is the people and senior leaders who decide the candidates and he has no right to interfere in such sensitive matters,” said Bhike.
The Calangute MLA has failed to complete several works in his constituency causing much inconvenience to the villagers. Prostitution, drug trade and other illicit activities has flourished with his blessings.
Bhike also called for the resignation of Lobo for speaking against his own government, and also suggested that the centre could intervene if necessary.
“We know you have your eyes set on Mapusa because of the huge funds allotted for the downtown planning scheme. Time and again Lobo speaks against his own government and its failures. He should not forget that he is part of this same failed and corrupt government. Please resign and speak whatever you like,” said Bhike