In Goa, Blame Game Begins Between Congress And Ally Over Poor Poll Performance
NDTV
Goa election result: The BJP is yet to stake a claim to form the next government, which will be its third straight term.
A blame game began between Congress and ally Goa Forward Party (GFP) over the poor show in the recent polls as BJP appears set to return to power again in the coastal state.
The BJP won 20 out of the total 40 seats in the Goa elections and secured the support of MGP and three Independents. The BJP is yet to stake a claim to form the next government, which will be its third straight term.
A war of words broke out after Congress' North Goa district president Vijai Bhike said that tying up with the GFP for polls was a wrong decision on part of Congress.
“I think we made a wrong decision by tying up with the Goa Forward Party as the alliance did not benefit Congress in any way but another party took advantage of it," Mr Bhike told reporters at Saligao constituency in North Goa on Friday.
