Summary:
During the past election (2017), he (Babush) told me that this is his (Babush) last and next is you (Kandolkar)”, Kandolkar said.Not all are sceptical about Kandolkar’s strengths and they believe he will pose a strong challenge to the BJP candidate. This interference is dangerous for the party,” Kandolkar said at the meeting.He said all BJP leaders, including chief minister Pramod Sawant, had supported his candidature, but Sardesai’s intervention has seen him cut off ties with BJP. “One cannot underestimate Kandolkar at this juncture, though Congress’ presence in Mapusa has, so far, been very weak. Deputy chief minister Vijai Sardesai’s interference led to me being denied the ticket by BJP. With Kandolkar as its candidate, Congress’ chances have been bolstered..