Goa BJP leader Michael Lobo to join Congress today, say sources
Goa BJP legislator Michael Lobo is likely to join the Congress at 4 pm on Monday, sources told India Today.
By Rajdeep Sardesai, Kamlesh Damodar Sutar: Ahead of the Assembly election in Goa, state BJP leader Michael Lobo is likely to join the Congress at 4 pm on Monday, sources told India Today.
Michael Lobo, a strongman from North Goa, is the minister for science, technology, and waste management in the BJP-led Goa government. Another strong Lobo supporter from Reis Magos is also likely to join him. He is eyeing a ticket from Saligaon.
"I've resigned as Goa minister; hope people of Calangute constituency will respect my decision. I'll also resign as MLA,will see what step to take next. I'm in talks with other political parties. I was upset with the way we're looked at and party workers are unhappy," news agency ANI quoted Michael Lobo as saying.
Lobo, who represents Calangute Assembly constituency, was in the news recently for inauguring a statue of Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in the town of Calangute. The move drew criticism even as Lobo said the statue was to "inspire our youngsters to take football to greater heights".
The Assembly election in Goa will take place on February 14. The result will be out on March 10.
