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BJP wont form govt if it fails to get majority, says Parrikar NT Staff Reporter Panaji, June 1 The leader of the Opposition, Mr Manohar Parrikar today said that even if the Bharatiya Janata Party emerged the single largest party, he would not attempt to form the government unless his party got a clear majority. Mr Parrikar also reiterated that he was absolutely confident of the BJP getting a clear majority on it own. Mr Parrikar told a press conference that except for two persons Ms Nirmala Sawant (Cumbharjua) and Mr Mathany Saldanha (Cortalim) he would not take the help of any other person or party to form the government. The BJP leader said that aligning with Mr Saldanha did not mean the BJP was aligning with his party, the United Goans Democratic Party. He clarified that under no condition would he take the help of other parties or MLAs to form the government, save for Ms Sawant and Mr Saldanha. If I have to do something in Goa, it is not possible to do it by aligning with scoundrels. They will blackmail you after a year or so, the former chief minister said. He expressed satisfaction with the response the BJP had received from the people during campaigning. He assured that once elected to power, the BJP government will be of each and every Goan, including those who have not voted for the BJP. Mr Parrikar said he has never differentiated between those who voted for him and those who have not. The Opposition leader has requested the Election Commission to put paramilitary forces on the borders to curb the inflow of money into Goa and its distribution in the remote villages of Goa. He alleged that rampant distribution of money was going on in constituencies like Taleigao, Shiroda, Mormugao and Valpoi and demanded that the Election Commission should clamp down on the money flow. ``The BJP would also form flying squads to help prevent the flow of money in constituencies, he said. The BJP state president, Mr Shripad Naik, who spoke earlier, sharply criticised the advertisement campaign launched against the BJP by the Lok Shakti. Describing the advertisements as extremely negative, he said the Lok Shakti chief, Mr Datta Naik had stooped to such low level that even political parties would not stoop. Mr Shripad Naik said the advertisements would not succeed in confusing the BJP workers or in putting a split in their ranks. Also speaking on the issue, Mr Parrikar said the malicious campaign would be dealt through the Press Council of India and through legal means. JoeAdds: So there is no question of taking support from Churchill or UGDP or others. But if won by 19 seats, it may still take support of Nirmala and Mathany (if they both wins too). But again, Mathany may face disciplenary action from the UGDP. [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://thisisgoa.com/ ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Mail is the world's favourite email. Don't settle for less, sign up for your free account today http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/mail/winter07.html ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------
