Wilfred Mesquita

Goa: BJP only party that wants dance bars in state

Is opening dance bars in Goa a good idea? The ruling BJP thinks it is and appears to be the lone political outfit carrying the flag for dance bars, even as other political parties and NGOs have expressed their opposition.

Non-Cong state govts get step motherly treatment: Goa BJP

"The UPA government gives step motherly treatment to non-Congress governments in the country because of the direct interference of the UPA members of Parliament to block state projects and schemes," BJP Goa unit spokesman Dr Wilfred Mesquita alleged.

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar may not meet Advani in Delhi

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will be in New Delhi on Wednesday to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, but is unlikely to meet disgruntled BJP stalwart LK Advani, a BJP leader in Panaji said on Tuesday.