 "Goa NCP keen on tie-up with parties for LS polls")
The Goa unit of NCP today announced formation of a committee to scout for like-minded parties to contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections in the state against the Congress and BJP candidates.
A committee led by party’s state chief Nilkant Halarnkar has been formed which will have dialogues with like-minded political parties to field a consensus candidate on NCP symbol, party’s Goa unit chief spokesman Trojano D’Mello told reporters here.
The Sharad Pawar-led party, which has already announced its willingness to contest both Goa parliamentary seats, has agreed that its alliance with Congress is petered out.
He refused to name any party (for a possible alliance) stating that "talks are yet to begin with anyone."
In Goa, besides Congress, few other regional outfits like Goa Democratic Front, Goa Vikas Party and Goa Su-Raj Party have expressed their willingness to contest the polls.
Aam Admi Party (AAP) and BJP have already announced their candidates, while Congress has shortlisted the names, but final announcement is awaited.
Goa Vikas Party chief Miccky Pacheco today said that he is waiting for other parties to announce their candidates.
"I have not pledged support to anyone. I am waiting for the candidates to be declared so that my party can take a stand," said Pacheco, whose party has two legislators in the state Legislative Assembly.
A committee led by party’s state chief Nilkant Halarnkar has been formed which will have dialogues with like-minded political parties to field a consensus candidate on NCP symbol, party’s Goa unit chief spokesman Trojano D’Mello told reporters here.
The Sharad Pawar-led party, which has already announced its willingness to contest both Goa parliamentary seats, has agreed that its alliance with Congress is petered out.
Also Read
The Congress leaders in Goa were acting like BJP agents by presenting wrong inputs to its high-command that the party (Congress) can win both the seats without NCP support, D’Mello alleged. Traditionally, NCP has been contesting on North and Congress in South Goa constituency.The like-minded parties which believe in NCP ideologies can be considered for alliance, the spokesman said.
He refused to name any party (for a possible alliance) stating that "talks are yet to begin with anyone."
In Goa, besides Congress, few other regional outfits like Goa Democratic Front, Goa Vikas Party and Goa Su-Raj Party have expressed their willingness to contest the polls.
Aam Admi Party (AAP) and BJP have already announced their candidates, while Congress has shortlisted the names, but final announcement is awaited.
Goa Vikas Party chief Miccky Pacheco today said that he is waiting for other parties to announce their candidates.
"I have not pledged support to anyone. I am waiting for the candidates to be declared so that my party can take a stand," said Pacheco, whose party has two legislators in the state Legislative Assembly.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
SAVE 25%
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Subscribe
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
SAVE 25%