Francis Dsouza

Goa Congress unit claims three BJP MLAs may help pull down Manohar Parrikar-led government

Goa spokesman Dayanand Sopte said the numbers would tilt in favour of the Congress if the three BJP MLAs crossed over

Congress unit in Goa seeks President's Rule in absence of Manohar Parrikar, claims state is facing 'constitutional crisis'

Congress' Goa spokesman Ramakant Khalap said the state is facing a "constitutional crisis", and that he has sought an appointment with Governor Mridula Sinha to press for his party's demand for President's rule

Goa BJP leader files complaint against people spreading 'false rumours' about Manohar Parrikar's health

A BJP leader lodged a complaint with police, saying some people were spreading false reports, quoting him, about the condition of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar who is hospitalised in Mumbai.

Manohar Parrikar becomes Goa chief minister but keeping the flock together will be his biggest challenge

Parrikar can add two more ministers in future since the constitutional cap on the size of the ministry in Goa is 12.

Goa Election Results 2017: Fielding minorities worked for BJP, half its new MLAs are Catholics

The BJP may be known as a Hindu party, but about half its new legislature party in Goa comprises Catholics. BJP’s strategy to field eight Catholic candidates in Goa seems to have worked well for it.

Goa Election Results 2017: Here's a list of the possible chief ministerial candidates for the state

If exit poll results come true, Goa is definitely headed to deliver a fractured mandate. Three exit polls conducted are unanimous that the state’s ruling BJP may emerge the single largest party in a hung Assembly.

Hounding the honest: Margao councillors want IAS officer out, citizens revolt

Among the many projects which have caught the fancy of the residents under the jurisdiction of Margao civic authority’ is a toll free helpline, which also works as an informative as well as grievance redressal mechanism.

Watch your words: Goa minister cautions Parrikar over relations with Pak

As border hostilities between neighbours India and Pakistan escalate, Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza has advised his former boss and now Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to "be very careful" and "not to escalate issues".

Goa CM Parsekar allocates portfolios

BJP legislator Ramesh Tawadkar would look after agriculture, sports and youth affairs, tribal welfare, animal husbandry and veterinary services; Mahadev Naik gets industries, handicrafts, textile, social welfare and co-operation.

Laxmikant Parsekar to be Goa's new Chief Minister

Goa Health Minister Laxmikant Parsekar was today elected leader of the BJP Legislature Party, paving the way for his elevation as the new Chief Minister, snuffing out any challenge from Deputy CM Francis D'Souza.