-------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Goanetters annual meet in Goa is scheduled for Dec 27, 2005 @ 4pm | | | | Watch this space for more details | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rodrigues will be inducted into Cabinet soon: Rane
Panaji, Dec 21 (UNI): Goa Chief Minister Pratapsinh Rane today expressed satisfaction over judgement of Panaji bench of the Bombay High Court for setting aside the disqualification of Filip Neri Rodrigues, an independent MLA from Velim constituency in South Goa and said he would be inducted into the Cabinet soon. Mr Rane told media persons here today, "Justice has been done. Mr Rodrigues's disqualification was something uncalled for and not a fair play." When asked about the MLA's induction in the state cabinet, he said he had already informed the party high command and as soon as the process was cleared, he will be sworn in as a minister. "One vacant post was already kept for him and whatever decision we take, will be fulfilled," Mr Rane said. An elated Mr Rodrigues, who was also present at the press conference said, "Justice and truth has prevailed. It will send a clear message to all political parties that I was victim of a conspiracy and a silent suffer. I had never gone to media on the issue." To a question he said, it was "his prerogative" to withdraw support to the then BJP Government in the state. With this move, the strength of Congress and its allies in the 37-member House has gone up to 22 - with Congress 18, its allies including NCP 2, MGP 1, and independent 1. BJP's tally stands at 15. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | | | | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --------------------------------------------------------------------------
