Congress undecided on contesting Goa Speaker's post

Even as BJP is fielding legislator Anant Shet for the post of Speaker in the Goa Legislative Assembly in the elections scheduled during the upcoming session, the Congress is yet to decide anything on their party candidature.
"We are very few people (legislators). I cannot say anything at this point of time. Nothing is decided so far. We have to see," Leader of Opposition Pratapsingh Rane told PTI today.
The week-long State Legislative Assembly session will begin from January 11.
BJP which has 21 legislators in the 40-member Assembly has already announced Anant Shet as its candidate. Congress has only nine legislators in the Assembly while there are four independents.

Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party with three legislators is supporting BJP, while Goa Vikas Party with its two legislators is yet to announce their stand.
"If Opposition camp puts up the candidate (for Speaker) I will support them. The onus is on them to field the candidate," Independent legislator Vijay Sardesai told PTI.

The BJP, meanwhile, has cleared the name of MLA Vishnu Wagh for the post of Deputy Speaker.
Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar said BJP legislators during their meeting held on Saturday proposed the name of Wagh.
The post of Speaker fell vacant after Rajendra Arlekar was inducted in the state cabinet.

Shet, who was Deputy Speaker will be now contesting for the post of Speaker.