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'Some resentment natural ... reuniting party is priority': New Goa Congress chief Chodankar amid unease over his appointment
May 31, 2026 7:44 pm
Girish Chodankar, who quit after loss in 2022 polls, promises consultative leadership, hints at Opposition alliance to take on BJP in 2027 elections
Congress move to bring Girish Chodankar back to helm Goa unit sparks discontent
May 31, 2026 6:20 am
Apparently “upset” by the move ahead of 2027 polls, the outgoing GPCC chief Amit Patkar skips the event where Chodankar takes charge, with his supporters questioning the latter's 2022 stint when the party lost state polls.
Congress chiefs of 5 states resign over poll debacle following Sonia direction
March 16, 2022 10:53 pm
Gandhi's move was meant to “facilitate reorganisation of PCCs” in these states, according to AICC's communication department head Randeep Surjewala
Goa Speaker right in not disqualifying 12 MLAs: HC
February 25, 2022 1:58 am
The court held that “the disqualification petitions filed by the petitioners were correctly dismissed” by the Speaker. It said the Speaker was justified in holding that the 10 Congress MLAs and two MGP MLAs “did not attract disqualification under the Tenth Schedule...”.
Goa CEO warns of ‘strict action’ against political functionaries trying to influence postal ballots
February 23, 2022 7:30 am
The CEO’s notice stated “all concerned are warned that strict action will be taken against the violators if, at any point in time, any person is found influencing and/or intimidating any voter.
Goa: Congress names minister involved in 'sex scandal', files complaint
December 15, 2021 10:06 pm
On November 30, Goa Pradesh Congress president Girish Chodankar had said that he gave the Pramod Sawant-led BJP government 15 days to act against the minister.
Will scrap all projects harmful to environment if voted to power: Congress Goa in-charge
June 19, 2021 10:50 am
Speaking to reporters in Margao, Dinesh Gundu Rao said Goa was a unique state and the Congress was committed to preserving its heritage and culture.
Goa Speaker summons state Cong chief over disqualification plea
March 12, 2021 2:22 pm
The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee president has filed a disqualification petition against 10 MLAs who had left the party to join the BJP in 2019.
Karnataka fallout: Goa Congress says they're single-largest party, will meet Governor to stake claim
May 17, 2018 4:23 pm
Goa Congress chief Girish Chodankar said there can't be two yardsticks. "If they have allowed BJP to form government in Karnataka then they should allow us to form government too."
Goa Assembly bypolls: Manohar Parrikar faces tough challenge from Girish Chodankar as BJP hopes to retain Panaji seat
August 23, 2017 8:53 am
Goa Assembly bypoll: The battle is a matter of prestige for the BJP as they hope to retain Panaji. A defeat for Manohar Parrikar in this curcial election could signal trouble for the ruling alliance government.
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