PANJIM: Condemning the “ irresponsible” statements made by Valpoi MLA Vishwajit
Rane, the Congress block committees of Bicholim, Sanquelim and Mayem have
demanded strict disciplinary action against him.
The Valpoi MLA in a meeting held at Mayem declared that he would have a final
say in selecting candidates in the five constituencies of Poriem, Valpoi,
Bicholim, Mayem and Sanquelim.
The three block presidents have complained to GPCC president Luizinho Faleiro
in this regard and demanded action.
“ Why does Vishwajit wake up just before elections every time? Four years ago
he did the same and the result was there for everyone to see,” said Rajnikant
Lawanis, a PCC member.
He further said that whatever Vishwajit is doing is illegal. “ He is the member
of co- ordination committee but that does not mean he overrules everyone,” he
said.
Prashant Chanekar, president of the Bicholim block, said the block committees
have nothing to do with Vishwajit’s statements. “ It was a individual meeting
called by Vishwajit and the party or block committees have nothing to do with
it,” he said adding “ the block committees are doing a tremendous job after the
defeat last time and it won’t be right to bring an outsider at the last minute
and make him the candidate.” Mayem block president Anand Naik said that the
names of the candidates will have to be forwarded by the block committees and
not anybody else. “ The names of the probable candidates are being submitted by
the blocks to GPCC which in turn will send it to AICC. Who is Vishwajit to
declare the names?” he asked.
Digambar Naik of Sanquelim block stated that whoever intends to fight elections
should approach the block which will forward the names. “ Vishwajit is
misguiding people by such stray statements and creating a divide within the
party,” Naik said.
