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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Congress gets final eviction notices for Akbar Road, Raisina Road offices
New Delhi (PTI): The Congress party has received notices from the Estate department to vacate its 24, Akbar road office and 5, Raisina Road premises in Lutyens Delhi by March 28, according to sources.
The party faces eviction of its old party office, which it has held since 1978, as this is the final notice sent by the estate department.
The party continues to have its headquarters at its Akbar Road office, while the Indian Youth Congress functions from the Raisina Road premises.
The sources said that the notice was delivered a few days and has not even given a week's time to the grand old party.
Sources in the party said the Congress is yet to formulate its strategy on the issue and may even approach court in view of the sudden notice.
The Congress has already constructed its new party office at Indira Bhawan.
While the party did not say anything officially, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said the government should apply its rule uniformly to all and not single it out.
