Karnataka effect: Single largest party Cong to stake claim to form govt in Goa


Panaji, May 17 (PTI): Seeking adoption of the Karnataka example in Goa, the Congress today decided to stake claim to form government in the state where it had emerged as the single largest party in the Assembly polls held last year.

Congress Legislature Party chief Chandrakant Kavlekar said the party will stake claim tomorrow by submitting to Governor Mridula Sinha a formal letter containing signatures of all the 16 party MLAs.

In the Assembly elections held in March last year, the Congress had bagged 17 seats in the 40-member House, falling short of the majority figure by four seats.

The BJP, which got 14 seats, formed the government in alliance with Goa Forward Party and MGP, both of which had secured three seats each. Three Independents also went with the BJP.

Kavlekar said the Goa Governor should follow the precedent set by her Karnataka counterpart and invite the single largest party to form the government "correcting her mistake of March 12, 2017".

He was referring to the decision of Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala to invite the BJP to form the government after the Assembly election results declared on Wednesday.

The BJP, which emerged as the single largest party with 104 seats in the 222-member Karnataka Assembly, was invited by the governor despite the JD(S)-Congress combine staking claim by citing the support of 117 MLAs. The majority mark is 112 seats.

"We have 16 legislators with us and with that strength we are the single largest party in the (Goa) Assembly. The governor should invite us to form the government in Goa as per the precedent set by her Karnataka counterpart, said Kavlekar, the Leader of Opposition in the Goa Assembly.

When pointed out that the Congress needs support of at least 21 legislators to stake the claim, he said that once the governor swears in the Congress chief minister, he will be able to prove his majority on the floor of the House.

"The numbers will have to be proven on the floor of the House and we have that with us," he said.

However, he did not specify how the party would muster the majority.

Goa Congress chief Girish Chodankar said that the governors can't have two different set of rules.

"While in Karnataka the governor has invited single largest party, in Goa too, the same precedent should be followed, he said.

The Congress is giving an "opportunity to Goa governor to rectify the mistake which she did last year", Chodankar said.

The BJP-led government in Goa is headed by Manohar Parrikar, who is currently undergoing treatment in the US for his pancreatic ailment.

Kavlekar said that in absence of the chief minister in the state since last two months, there is no government in place.

"The Congress will be able to provide a stable government in Goa," the CLP leader added.

 

  

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  • Praveen, Mangalore

    Fri, May 18 2018

    If largest single party can make a government denpeople of india wamt justice for all states in india a single largest party to do givernment
    Den think its not becoming congress mukt iys becoming bjp mukt hahhahah bjp will get only 2 states karnataka and UP bjp mukt india

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  • John Tauro, M'luru / Kwt

    Thu, May 17 2018

    It's no use crying over spilled milk. It's too late now. Still they can try by tabling a No-Confidence Motion in the legislature. But will they get the required numbers?

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  • Valerian DSouza, Udupi/Mumbai

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Good, not only in Goa, in similar line of action, claim Govt in Manipur and Meghalaya also where INC had most number of seats.

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  • sahil, mangaluru

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Congress problem timely action now again important matter protect their MLA instead of that jumping other claim not feasible.which may effect their party totally in karnataka first dig out as per law how to protect MLA.

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  • Anthony Lobo, Mangalore

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Saudi Arabia is turning towards democracy and India is turning towards ...............

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  • Raj Kumar, Udupi

    Thu, May 17 2018

    BJP's this move in Karnataka to grab the power unconstitutional way will have adverse affect in 2019 parliament electon . The people of India will give reply by ballot . Foul play will not work for long time.

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  • Ramnath Kudva, Mangalore

    Thu, May 17 2018

    What unconstiutional way? The governer as per process called the single largest party as per process.
    So whats the problem. BJP proved it. In Goa , Cong never approached the Governer. Amit Shah was proactive and did the rest. I think any changes would be only after 2024. Till then you take care.

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  • Francis, Udupi

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Governor of Karnataka has prompted for horse trading by allowing ample time to BJP to prove majority. This is what you expect in democracy. BJP has no other option but to bribe congress and JDS MLAs. This is shameful act. One hand Modi is advocating about anti corruption and other hand his party is involved in horse trading. This policy of fooling people will not be tolerated by Indians any more.

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  • Af,,, Mangalore

    Fri, May 18 2018

    Can Governor take the responsibility of horse trading which is going to take place in bjp cadre, can IT dept have close watch on money transaction in this trading, Can CBI arrest those who responsible for this, the answer is BIG NO.

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  • Ramesh S, MANGALORE

    Thu, May 17 2018

    ..loosers should have some shame..in GOA they didnt met Governor since they didnt had numbers..so BJP & allies met..Governor fixed date for oath, then Congress approached SC..SC didnt stayed oath same like Yeddi..now Congis crying!!

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  • Deepak, mangaluru

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Boda Sheera.......

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  • Rahul, Mumbai

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Now our Dravidian culture destroyed by Gujratis and Marwaris, they enjoy making once peaceful south India become like north India, there are fraud , cheating ,goondagiri, killing everything like normal way of life.Now same thing slowly but strongly entering south India.They are master planer they know when and where to cook, every plan and execution will be done behind the screen.
    When there is talk about ahimsa or food habits they are like sweet talker. Harming animal, eating non veg food prohibited.But think where many people work under this people they say ,this people put straw in the brain and suck the blood.
    Careful brother and sister, we are moving backwards, dont allow our south India like north India.

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  • Devkumar, Mangalore/New Delhi

    Thu, May 17 2018

    so we conclude all become one...INDIAN...a good sign after all...
    after all who united all..modiji..

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  • M. J. N., Mangalore

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Well said Rahul. But I don't think many understand what is happening to our beloved country India. A few men with evil designs are all set to destroy this nation. What a sad story of a great nation. God save our nation.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Issues have been messed up by the different states of our country by decisions favouring the central government by the governors in allowing to form the government

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  • jeevan, kudla

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Good move..
    All congis must sit dharna in Italy.

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  • Veena, Manglore

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Democracy is dying in India. We are going towards democracy mukht Bharath.

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  • Santhosh Shetty, Mangalore

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Table a no-confidence motion. Get the majority. then you propose to Governor. Then you swear in.
    You cant say we have mjority to be sworn in based on Karnataka. Karnataka elected govt has resigned after election results now. the ruling party is open. If you wanted the same result you should have hurried after March 2017 Goa election. Lazy people. Slept till late in teh monring. They want everything handed to them by their servants. First come with no-confidence to disolve govt. Then you can get invited to be CM.

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  • Shammi, Karnataka

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Why not man??

    NEXT MEGHALAYA , THEN MANIPUR...WE TOLD YOU IF YOU WANTS KARNATAKA WE WILL TAKE BACK ALL 4 STATES.

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  • roy pinto, mangalore

    Thu, May 17 2018

    MODIJI WILL FLIP THE COIN NOW........
    HEAD COMES MEANS BJP & TAIL COME MEANS BJP AND IF COIN STOOD STRAIGHT MEANS ALSO BJP .... HAHAHAHHA .

    Mr DEV HOW IS THE WEATHER IN DELHI...... WHEN COMING MANGALORE .... NEED PARTY OK BJP WON NA........

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  • Ismail Shaikh, Moodbidri

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Indian supremcourt is one of the weekest in the world and they bow each time to MODI to appease him. The Karnataka issue is the finest example. Supreme court follows Modi's rule and not Indian constitution rules and regulations otherwise Judges won't survive in Modis dictatorship..

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  • Ramesh S, Mangalore

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Send Digvijay Singh immediately. Losers.

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  • jeevan, kudla

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Tomorrow Pappu & congi ( 44 ) must claim to form govt in delhi.
    Jai ho Pappu.

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Congress had opportunity to challenge that one year back and not now..

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  • Karan, Mangalore

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Finally what will happen to Kumaranna?? Gumpinalli Govinda . However No any income from Goa.

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  • AHMED BASHIR, MANGALORE

    Thu, May 17 2018

    shaw da politics mare, galiji

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  • francis lobo, Mangalore

    Thu, May 17 2018

    I don't understand why people are making hue and cry when BJP has formed the government in Karnataka. There is a written Jinx that whichever party rules Karnataka will not be in power in Delhi. Look at Shirahatti & Yelburga .They elected BJP and as per Jinx BJP should form govt. All parties should work hard for next election which may be soon

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  • Tilak Kamath, Shirva/London

    Thu, May 17 2018

    There's something called a precedence that's scientifically binding and something called a coincidence. Shirahatti is purely coincidence but not scientifically proven. And when i say scientific dont think that i am talking about Physics or chemistry. I am talking about a statistical theory that can be proven correct 100% of the time with no exceptions over an infinite number of occurrences. That's not proven nor can it be proven.

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  • Francis lobo, MANGALORE

    Fri, May 18 2018

    Then what about the jinx of chamrajnagar in karntska & Noida in UP. The chief mitnister who visits these places looses power. Is it only a coincidence or statistical proof. There are certain things which cannot be explained scientifically and you cannot devlop a theory. This is a hypothesis which has been observed. Measured by uccesive elections and experiment upon in the present & past elections. Then what is required

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  • Lenson, Udupi/Africa

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Modi dividing whole India.......

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  • AJR, Mangalore

    Thu, May 17 2018

    That's a great news..they should follow same in other states as well..

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  • Af,,, Mangalore

    Thu, May 17 2018

    a ha ha , one nation one rule, Modiji ye tho aapika mantra hai,

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  • Deva, Pilar

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Here we are talking about States that can be adjusted the way they like ...shameless People.

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  • Devkumar, Mangalore/New Delhi

    Thu, May 17 2018

    what happened to these people who sit in front of mahatma gandhiji's statute to protest..???

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  • anthony, Mangalore

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Even Manipur ans Mehalaya Congress should stake their rightful claims to for the Govts in these states.

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  • Adrian, Mangalore

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Good move , right approach

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  • Gangaram, Moodbidri

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Country is heading towards Gujarathi emergency now.......

    Public outrage should start with this as even SC is not fair in giving judgment. different states different verdicts...

    its looks like India has different law books for the each states.....

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  • Devkumar, Mangalore/New Delhi

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Everything is going to change in 2019...not too far.

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  • Mohandas, Shirva

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Yes everything will change in 2019. Modi will disappear in the world .

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  • Devkumar, Mangalore/New Delhi

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Yes...he bowled all.oppositions from time to time and latter take shelter in himalayas forever. His duty his finished what assigned by the almighty.
    Messiah of modern world...

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  • santhu BIRUVE, Mumbai/Udupi

    Thu, May 17 2018

    MODI said at Manglore city groud during his last election campaign ' CONGRESS KA HALAT ABHI PANI SE NIKLA HUA MACCHI JAISE HUA HE. Better lession learned by so called CONG leader for appeasing one particular community to extreme level just for vote bank.

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, May 17 2018

    da cji will hand over congress 2 a bench of his chosen judges to make prejudiced judgement,

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  • MD, Kundapura

    Thu, May 17 2018

    This should repeat also in Meghalaya, Manipur as well

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  • Naveen, Kulshekar Mangalore

    Thu, May 17 2018

    This is a valid point,

    This should continue in Nagaland as well as Meghalaya also....

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  • Societal Web, Dubao

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Wow . . . excellent move !

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  • varun birva, KUDLA

    Thu, May 17 2018

    CONGRESS CONDITION NOW "HALLU ILLADA VISHADA HAVU" ONLY BUSHHHHHHHH

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  • Ravi C, Mangalore

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Karnataka educated voters are eye opener for other states. That is why we are always No.1

    I am sure message is very clear now. Karanataka not for sale.

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  • Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai

    Thu, May 17 2018

    And not for loot or rob too

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  • Dsouza, Mangalore

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Current "temporary" CM is a big looter !!!

    What say ???

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  • Loboag, Mangaluru

    Thu, May 17 2018

    This is a very good move by Goa Congress party. Two sets of rules cannot exist in a democracy. Goa governor is bound to invite Congress to form the government and prove its majority. Let us hope for fair game.

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  • Ravi C, Mangalore

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Will this also be followed by other states?

    I am afraid we will have BJP mukth by 2024!

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  • RSRB, Kundapura

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Loboag, Mangaluru

    There is no rule at all in our constitution....
    But none other than (Ananth Kumar Hegde) has the guts to say so.... because they may loose SC/ST votes...
    Now poor congress is suffering as their own rules are hurting them....

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  • Gangaram, Moodbidri

    Thu, May 17 2018

    There is a valid point, Why for every state are these SC judges change their law books ???

    that should continue in Nagaland as well as Meghalaya also.....

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  • Devkumar, Mangalore/New Delhi

    Thu, May 17 2018

    now you wont claim anywhere to form the govt....file closed.
    do send your requisition to open pakods stall..will consider it..

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  • Sumit Shanbhog, Manipal

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Devkumar, Mangalore/New Delhi

    When you became the governor of pakoda government to close the file?

    Since your yeddy/chaddi government has come to power in karnataka...you can plan to shift your pakoda stall from New Delhi to bangalore....

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  • M.S.D, Mangalore

    Thu, May 17 2018

    Mr. Dev,

    You deserve to be Pakoda seller when you doesnt know about Constituency.

    LOL

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