Amid Manohar Parrikar's failing health, Congress stakes claim to form govt in Goa
Panaji, Mar 17 (IBNS): Amid reports of failing health of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, the Congress has staked claim to form the government in the state.
The Congress has asked Governor Mridula Sinha to "dismiss" the BJP-led government which it said was in a minority.
"Consequent upon the sad demise of Francis D'Souza, MLA, who belonged to the BJP, it is humbly submitted that the incumbent BJP-led state government under the leadership of Manohar Parrikar, which has long lost the trust of the people and now also lost strength in the House," Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar was quoted as saying in a letter to the Governor.
"It is, therefore, incumbent upon you to dismiss the state government led by the BJP to ensure that the Indian National Congress, which is the single-largest party in the august House and is presently enjoying the majority, be called to form government," he said.
The Congress has 14 lawmakers in the 40-member assembly while the BJP has 13.
The BJP was able to form the government after receiving support from three MLAs each of the Goa Forward Party and MGP, an Independent, and the only NCP legislator in the state.
Three seats in the assembly are currently lying vacant.
Manohar Parrikar, 63, was diagnosed with a pancreatic ailment in February last year. He returned to work in December after having treatment for several months in hospitals.
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