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Goa by-polls fight for democracy: Advani Margao, May 21: Describing the June 2 by-polls in Goa as a "fight for democracy and good governance", BJP president L K Advani said a vote for congress will give legitimacy to an "illegitimate" government. Kicking off the party's poll campaign at a rally here, the former Deputy Prime Minister said, "These elections are unusual because this is not just a fight between the Congress and the BJP, but a fight for democracy and good governance". Attacking Congress for "conspiring to murder democracy", he said "by-polls usually happen when an MP or MLA dies or when the seat is vacated, but in Goa by-polls were necessiated because a few people thought it appropriate to resign from their seats to topple a government". Claiming that the only deterrent to defection was vote against the defectors, Advani said "no matter how many laws you make, those who want to defect will do so". "Therefore the best deterrent to defection is to vote against that person", he said. "The Governor's action of withdrawing the pleasure to the state government was in violation of the constitution. Any vote for the Congress in this by-poll will be giving legitimacy to an illegitimate government", he added. The rally marked the official launch of the BJP's campaign. Former Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, state unit president Rajendra Arlekar, North Goa MP Sripad Naik were present along with all five candidates fielded by BJP. Bureau Report RESPONSE: To take a leaf out of Halur's book - baby cry Advani - the true test is at the Polls- whether the votes are bought off, or otherwise. What about the poaching of Isidore the last time round? I guess that was good strategy and strictly above board! Cheers. Gabe Menezes. London England. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
