Another jolt to Goa Congress as MLA Aleixo Lourenco quits
The Hindu
His resignation brings down Congress’ strength in 40-seat Goa Assembly to just two MLAs
The Congress received another jolt ahead of the coming Goa Assembly election, with three-time MLA Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco from Curtorim in south Goa resigning on Monday from the party as well as the Assembly.
This leaves a severely-depleted Congress with just two MLAs in its fold, former Chief Ministers and veterans Digambar Kamat and Pratapsingh Rane. It’s a major comedown from 2017 when the party emerged as the single largest party with 17 legislators in the 40-seat Assembly.
However, at the time, the BJP, which won 13 seats, forged an alliance with some regional outfits and Independents to form the government.
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