Cong to be BJP's main rival in Goa polls: Parsekar

Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar today said "Congress would be principal opposition party for the BJP" in upcoming state assembly election.
"Congress will be principal opposition party for the BJP in the upcoming polls. Though I don't underestimate anybody I don't want to talk about any other alliance," Parsekar told reporters reacting to the proposed alliance between MGP, Goa Suraksha Manch and Shiv Sena.
"Alliance which you are speaking about has no sympathy amongst the people of Goa. Their fate would be sealed on the day of counting," he added.
"I can feel the pulse of the people. I have not come to this position overnight. I have struggled for 25-30 years and I know to get the pulse," said the Chief Minister.

The Chief Minister claimed that the BJP will touch 26 seat mark in the election.
"We will not require anybody... We wont require people who betrayed us, insulted us," he added.

He further said that the financial affairs of the
state are on the track.
"All pensions and fund for social welfare schemes are getting released as per the schedule. We have barred only new sanctions for this month till new government is in place," he said.
Parsekar said he is anticipating that the Election Code of Conduct should be lifted in the next couple of days.
"We have not written to the Election Commission, but I feel in next couple of days the restrictions under code of conduct should be relaxed," he said.

Responding to a question, Parsekar said that if he had to quit the CM's post post results, he will concentrate on the educational institution, run by him in Mandrem constituency.
"I have handled responsibly all assignments given to me by the party. If I am not given responsibility as CM, then I would be in a position to give next five years to my institution," he said.