Goa Forward Party likely to contest 25 assembly seats in 2027, looks to strengthen voter base
Panaji (PTI): The Goa Forward Party (GFP) is likely to contest 25 of the 40 assembly seats in the coastal state as the outfit on Monday discussed plans to strengthen its voter base ahead of the 2027 elections.
The State Executive Committee of the party held a strategy meeting here under the chairmanship of GFP president Vijai Sardesai and discussed organisational matters and preparations for the next year's assembly polls.
GFP currently has one MLA in Goa and is an alliance partner of the Opposition Congress in the tiny tourist state, where the BJP is in power since 2012.
Talking to reporters, GFP general secretary Mohandas Lolienkar informed that the meeting discussed extensively the way forward for the party, which was part of the BJP-led government in 2017.
He stated that the GFP may contest 25 assembly seats as part of its plan to strengthen the organisation across Goa.
Lolienkar asserted his party's primary aim was to defeat the BJP and bring what he called "people's power" to the forefront.
On the Ponda assembly bypoll scheduled on April 9, he confirmed that the GFP will extend support to the Congress.
GFP general secretary (Organisation) Durgadas Kamat maintained the meeting focused on measures to expand the party and deepen its grassroots presence.
Kamat announced that a public meeting would be held on Goa Statehood Day (May 30) to connect with the masses and take forward the party's vision.
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Samson's unbeaten 87 powers CSK to eight-wicket win over DC
New Delhi (PTI): Sanju Samson bossed the chase with authority, anchoring a modest 156-run target with a fluent 87 not out as Chennai Super Kings outclassed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in the IPL here on Tuesday.
Samson's knock came off just 52 balls with seven fours and six sixes, batting through the innings as CSK completed the chase in just 17.3 overs giving a huge boost to their net run-rate.
Electing to bat on a tricky surface, Delhi Capitals were restricted to 155/7.
West Indies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein set the tone with the new ball, returning tidy figures of 1/19, including 14 dot balls.
Reduced to 69/5 in 11 overs, Delhi found some late impetus through Tristan Stubbs (38; 31 balls) and Sameer Rizvi (40 not out; 24 balls), who stitched together a crucial 65-run (off 47 balls) stand to give the innings a respectable total.
Brief Scores:
Delhi Capitals: 155 for 7 in 20 overs (Tristan Stubbs 38, Sameer Rizvi 40 not out; Noor Ahmed 2/22)
Chennai Super Kings 159 for two in 17.3 overs (Sanju Samson 87 not out, Kartik Sharma 41 not out). CSK win by eight wickets.
