Victory is sweet defeat bitter Everyone had high expectations and worked for victory. BJP in the absence of its architect was not sure. Entery of Utpal upset the apple cart. The argument against dynasty looked hollow in relation with Ranes and Monserate.BJP has indicated that it is free from the apron strings of Parikar.The defections from Congress had rocked the party leaving it with just Kamat The entry of TMC APP RG was a worry for division of votes TMC did not open its account but both APP and RG made their maiden entry. SHIV SENA has lost its plot.MGP ambitions came crashing down with just two seats and his desire to be a King maker remained dreams He may be persona non gratitude for BJP. .GFP is one man party and just won his seat.His infl uence on Goa scene has been shattered TMC RAJA SABHA member should now resign gracefully as the seat in his background was snatched by Congress and he is a dead asset Congress should be happy as the voters have still given it a chance and forgiven its transgressions The independents indirectly supported by BJP will definitely align with it and may also ge accommodated in cabinet as an experiment in social engineering Grandiose schemes announced by TMC were non starters , as also its belligerence and unrealiabilty in Velim.APP HAD BETTER chances though the begiing is encouraging, as voters have reposed faith in its programme, but being in opposition the impact will not be drastic. The BJP with majority of its own may not need external support for survival as exodus from BJP is most unlikely.There is no challenge to leadership issue.Lobo has still not lost his clout, further his wife being successful too He is in political wilderness, whether he will command the same respect is doubtful and oblige his supporters and constituents For Goa stability matters and BJP at the centre bodes good for progress of the State
Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
