GOA ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2017 NEWS
Congress to approach speaker against its whip-defying ex-MLA
The Congress had issued a whip to all its 17 members to vote against the trust motion moved by Manohar Parrikar.
BJP-led coalition in Goa will crumble soon: Shiv SenaSubscriber Only
Sanjay Raut also said that despite the rout the Shiv Sena faced in Goa, its work would continue in the state.
No delay in electing CLP leader in Goa: Digvijaya Singh
Mridula Sinha has drawn flak from the Congress for inviting the BJP to form the government in Goa, despite the saffron party winning only 13 of the 40 seats against the Congress' 17.
Congress stages protest in Rajya Sabha over ‘gross constitutional impropriety’ by Goa Governor Mridula SinhaSubscriber Only
The Congress said it would move a substantive motion and come back for a discussion on Monday.
Congress demands President dismiss Goa Governor
Bajwa said the Supreme Court has reiterated that it is the duty of the Governor to "act judiciously" while exercising their powers under Article 164 at the time of appointing the Chief Minister.
Digvijaya Singh should retire from politics: Vishwajit Rane
When BJP and alliance partners gave the letter of support to Governor Mridula Sinha, the Congress woke up from its slumber and got into action, Rane said.
Goa floor test: Manohar Parrikar’s victory, rebellion in Congress; all that happened on ThursdaySubscriber Only
The Goa government announced that its Budget will be presented on March 24, and the Governor's address will take place on 23.
Manohar Parrikar sails through floor trust, Congress MLA quits
Parrikar also rubbished allegations of horse trading levelled by the Congress against the BJP.
‘It happens when you come to Goa only to enjoy,’ Parrikar hits out at Digvijaya
Congress leaders had accused the BJP of indulging in "unfair means" to cobble up the numbers to retain power in the coastal state.
Goa floor test: Congress condemns Vishwajit Rane, to file disqualification petitionSubscriber Only
Meanwhile, the Nationalist Congress Party issued show-cause notice to MLA Churchill Alemao for violating the party discipline by supporting the BJP during the floor test.
Goa: Rebellion in Congress as Manohar Parrikar wins trust vote, Vishwajit Rane quits party, lashes out at top leadershipSubscriber Only
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has won the trust vote in the Assembly with the support of smaller parties and independents.
Goa floor test highlights: Manohar Parrikar wins trust vote in Goa Assembly with 22 MLAsSubscriber Only
Goa floor test: BJP's Manohar Parrikar has proved his majority in the Goa Assembly.
Goa floor test today, Congress hurls casino money charge at BJPSubscriber Only
The BJP said it would not comment on the allegations as these were baseless.
Congress MLAs blame party managers for Goa fiasco; to meet Rahul Gandhi
Rane said he was "open" to quit his party if no action is taken against those responsible for the Congress' debacle.
Digvijaya Singh asks Vishwajit Rane to explain his meeting with Manohar Parrikar
Congress wins people by heart and not through money, he said.
Goa Congress MLA threatens to walk out if Rahul Gandhi doesn’t interveneSubscriber Only
"If Rahul Gandhi does not respond within two days, I will feel I am not the right fit in the party."
SC turns down Congress plea to stall Parrikar’s swearing-in, orders floor testSubscriber Only
The court shot down Goa Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Chandrakant Kavlekar’s plea that the Governor should not have appointed Parrikar as Chief Minister in the first place.
Goa election results: Fali S Nariman cites law to disagree— Single largest party should be called firstSubscriber Only
Goa elections: Chandrakant Kavlekar, Leader of the Congress Legislature Party, complained that he was not called even once by the Governor to form the government.
Goa election results 2017: How, in spite of several reports, Governor’s discretion lies in grey zoneSubscriber Only
The first criteria, the Sarkaria Commission recommended, was that the “party or combination of parties which commands the widest support in the Legislative Assembly should be called upon to form the government”.
How Goa Forward scored with back passSubscriber Only
Hours after the results were announced, Sardesai, 47, whose party won three of four constituencies it contested, became the state’s most talked-about man.
Congress gets an earful, SC says can only order floor test soonestSubscriber Only
A bench led by Chief Justice of India J S Khehar accepted Kavlekar’s submission that a floor test was the most valid method of proving majority and said it must be done “at the earliest”.
Congress makes last-ditch effort to postpone swearing-in ceremony of Parrikar, says ‘we have majority’Subscriber Only
“She should have invited us as per the convention and procedure of the Constitution and now this is inviting us in deference of the Supreme Court order,” Luizinho said.
Manohar Parrikar to take oath as Goa CM: 10 developments so farSubscriber Only
Manohar Parrikar resigned from his post as Defence minister and is set to take oath as Goa Chief Minister. He will have to go through a trust vote as well to prove majority in Assembly on Thursday.
Congress says ‘willing to sacrifice’, Vijai Sardesai says no question of withdrawing support to BJPSubscriber Only
Goa: Congress has urged like-minded parties to come together and support it in forming a non-BJP government. Vijai Sardesai, however, has said there's no question of the Goa Forward backing out.
Goa election 2017: BJP confident of winning floor test
The apex court today refused to stay the swearing-in of Parrikar as Goa CM and ordered a floor test on March 16