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Visit http://www.garcabranca.com for details/booking/confirmation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Sunith, I do archive some of the interesting posts on Goanet. And the article on Babush was one of them. I am enclosing it here for your reference. I did not know the history of Babush that you have mentioned in your post. (In fact, I wonder if Manohar Parrikar was also aware of the background of the person - because if he did, then surely it would be a huge black mark against him because he used such a person to become a chief minister.) I do remember that at the time I did ask Godfrey, who posted (perhaps composed also?) the article on Goanet, if Babush had any views on subjects like education, industrial development, etc. I do not think Godfrey replied - if he did, it missed my attention. I hope you find it useful. Sachin Phadte. ---------------- "KING BABUSH " REIGN ASSURED in GOA? Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 17:50:27 +0100 (BST) From: godfrey gonsalves <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] "KING BABUSH " REIGN ASSURED in GOA? To: goanet@goanet.org Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Ever since the rumblings in the BJP led coalition headed by Mr Manohar Parrikar beginning 27th January 2005 and his final ouster on 4th Marcfh,2005 with imposition of Presidents Rule (call it Governors rule ) until the present regime came to power on (2/2/2005 ) 7/6/2005 there are strong undercurrents that suggest the young turks are in no mood to allow the veterans to have a long innings. It was Mr Antanasio Monserate who first struck by revolting against the unceremonious removal of his coveted portfolio the Town & Country Planning, and revenge he did take because he apparently realised that Parrikar had been adopting the condom policy of "use and discard" to sustain his reign. It was Monserrate a novice in politics who first drew blood when he seated in the remote constituency of Poinguinim in Canacona Taluka ensured the success of his friend and "Man Friday" Mr Isidore Fernandes after getting him to resign from the Indian National Congress and then re-electing him on BJP ticket. As the main campaign manager Mr Monserrate indeed earned full laurels for his success though Mr Parrikar refused to give him the credit he deserved. Earlier Mr Monserrate demanded from Mr Parrikar reversion of parts of Taleigao from then Municipal status to Panchayat status and for this he lent support to the BJP led coalition and later honourably adorned the garb of BJP when the same was conceded to him. >From 27th January, 2005 he showed his clout by keeping the entire INC MLA's under his fortress under lock and key at "CASA MONSERATTE" near the St Inez Church end. Later Mr Monserrate not only got his spouse a post of Vice President in the United Goans Democratic Party UGDP and later got his entire Taleigao Village Panchayat panel elected. His political strides went to an extent where he finally got his spouse Ms Jennifer to contest the Zilla Panchayat elections and later unanimously elected as the Chairperson of the North Goa Zilla Panchayat. Facing a formidable challenge from ex CM and present leader of the Opposition Mr Manohar Parrikar' panel and that of Ms Victoria Fernandes his "bete noir" he secured nearly two third majority 19 out of total 30 seats in the Corporation of City of Panaji and got his choice candidates elected as Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Corporation. For Mr Monserate the achievement was not as per his expectations and blamed it on paucity of time and inability to sell his ideas for the development of Panaji to the electorate in a constituency that has parts of Santa Cruz Taleigao Panaji Assembly Constituency. He was however content that the ex CM was put on hold on home turf Panaji Assembly Constituency at the forthcoming hustings. Except for the only defeat that he faced when the draconian ordinance of 30 September, 2005 was kept in abeyance "to die a natural death" viz to lapse for failure to be taken up in the next convened session, an agitation spearheaded by his bete noir Ms Victoria Fernandes and other NGO's and the Regional Plan 2011 is still being whetted for finalisation now expected by month end, Mr Monserrate seems to have crossed the hurdles single handedly and is now gaining support for shouldering higher responsibilities. There has been criticism accusations insinuations --- being called an extortionist, indulgence in cyber crimes etc etc but all this notwithstanding many of the accusations remain only on the lips of the rumour mongers and have not been subjected to strict test. The latest move seems to be --- rather the last nail in the coffin --- Mr Monserate has now offered to fling his Ministerial portfolios and settle down for the Organisational postings. It is certain that Mr Monserrate has done his homework well; he has indeed placed all his cards on the desk of the High Command and to his good luck some of the veteran politicians primarily the Chief Minister Mr Pratapsing Raoji Rane seems to agree with his game plan against the willy nilly Ponda MLA Mr Ravi Sitaram Naik the present incumbent to the post of Goa Pradesh Congress Committee. Will Mr Monserate succeed in his game plan is only a matter of conjecture. He is indeed receiving support from unknown quarters and slowly but surely the ground swell support will turn on his side. Though the High Command and the UPA Chairperson has yet to take a decision given that she was not too happy over the TCP ordinance knowing fully that even the Church had objections to this draconian move. Ms Margaret Alva the AICC observer looking after the Goa Desk seems to have given her blessings to Mr Monserrate and now the die is cast. But as the organisational wing is being activated to face the next hustings any time now; there is no clear signal from the High Command as of now the bye elections of the UPA Chairperson Ms Sonia Gandhi and elections in Kerala etc are engaging the attention of Ms Gandhi and therefore Goa matters can wait but not beyond 10th May 2006 when the Lok Sabha will be reconvened for the Budget session and by then all results will be out. What will be the moves of Ravi Sitaram Naik the existing GPCC chief if asked to pave the way for Monserrate. A look at the age composition of the present INC led coalition in Goa would indicate that the veterans need to pave the way for young blood. A Kamraj type plan would ensure that those beyond 58 years should be taken in the organisational fold to strenghten the Party and make room for the below 50's to steer the Party and the Government. It is a known fact that the present electorate accounts for 50 % of youth and unless this section is galvanised with a dynamic leader the INC may have to face an exit for its dismal performance in the past over an year. Devlopment has indeed suffered and politicking has taken front seat. Compare this with the BJP led coalition the voters agree that the development in the period from 24/10/2000 to 2/2/2005 was formidable and if they had to last till term end they would have achieved a lot until May 2007 when the term ended. There is another threat and Mr Monserate will not allow his imagination to run wild. He believes in a no nonsense attitude. He has shown his prowess. He has a game plan and a Master Plan for the development of the State and should the High Command dither on this the alternatives are many. The INC can easily win 22 to 25 seats in the Velhas Conquistas with a few coastal constituencies in the Novas Conquistas purely on development and the secular card. If the INC fails to concede Mr Monseratte could easily float a regional party and make his the single largest party to form the next Government. Either way the ball is now in the court of the INC and Mr Monserate has nothing to lose as of now. Below the age group of INC and other MLA's forming the ruling side. Dr Wilfred A De Souza 23/04/1927 (NCP) Ms Victoria Fernandes 26/07/1934 Mr Harish N P Zantye 22/09/1935 Mr Pratapsing R Rane 28/01/1939 Mr Francisco Sardinha 15/04/1946 Mr Ravi S Naik 18/09/1946 ********************************* Mr Dayanand Narvekar 11/02/1950 Mr Luisinho Faleiro 26/08/1951 Mr Subhash Shirodkar 02/02/1952 Mr Digamber Kamat 08/03/1954 Mr Jeetendra Deshprabhu31/03/1956 Mr Sudin Dhavlikar 11/11/1956 (MGP) Mr Aleixo Sequeira 10/04/1957 Mr Joaquim B Alemao 08/11/1957 Mr Agnelo Fernandes 02/09/1962 Mr Filipe Rodrigues 19/10/1962 (IND) Mr Antanasio Monserate 20/12/1962 Mr Giovani K Vaz 15/11/1963 Mr Pandurang Madkaikar 10/09/1964 Mr Francisco M Pacheco 12/12/1964 (NCP) Mr Francisco Silveira 12/04/1968 Mr Chandrakant Kavlekar07/05/1971 _______________________________________________________ GODFREY J I GONSALVES BORDA MARGAO GOA [EMAIL PROTECTED] 9822158584 _________________________________________________________________ Spice up your IM conversations. 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