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CUNCOLIM: Cuncolim MLA Clafacio Dias’ supporters were divided over whether their MLA should join BJP.
During a meeting held at Cuncolim on Thursday, Dias sought the views of his supporters on whether he should quit Congress and join the BJP for development.
A majority of the supporters were of the opinion that Dias should not join BJP at any cost. However, some wanted Dias to take the call in the name of development.
Dias had claimed that there was specualtion about him joining the ruling BJP-led alliance.
Dias said he had not received any offer to join BJP. At the same time he made it clear to his supporters that it is not possible to satisfy unemployed youth by giving them government jobs.
“Since I am in the opposition it’s not possible to get government jobs. Development projects can be taken up,” said Dias.
He also told his supporters that four other MLAs are in queue to join BJP. “Four MLAs have decided to join BJP to benefit their constituents,” he added. However, Dias assured his supporters that he would not take any decision without consulting them.
At the same time Dias has not rejected the idea of joining BJP, sources said. Dias reportedly tried to know the pulse of his supporters. Many of his close supporters were present for meeting. Dias neither rejected nor admitted the speculation of joining BJP.
The entire week news there has been speculation that Dias would join BJP along with some other Congress MLAs. There is hectic discussion going on Dias’ decision on social media.
Dias’ supporters decided to meet again and to gauge the possibility of their MLA joining the BJP.
