-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM Sept 12: The Bicholim BJP MLA, Rajesh Patnekar today tendered his resignation as a member of the legislative assembly.
Patnekar submitted his resignation to the Speaker Pratapsingh Rane at the assembly complex this morning. However, reason behind the move is not yet known. With Patnekar's resignation, BJP's strength in the state legislative assembly, has come down to 13. It is believed that the move has come as his taluka is promised preference for filling up vacancies in different departments.
