u From Pirna and an original RSS man
u Deputed by the RSS to the BJP in mid-90s
u In those days, he used to operate from the old BJP office where he used to sleep. Old-timers recall that he used to go for tea to a teashop opposite the old National theatre. Now, no longer existing
u From 1999 until about 2004, he was very much in prominence as this marked the serious rise of the BJP in Goa
u Some of the problems that the BJP faced were because of the Satish Dhond; there was a virtual revolt against his ways
u He was sent off to Dadra and Nagar Haveli by Shripad Naik after complaints of some alleged unsavoury incidents, one of which happened in a hotel in the heart of Panjim
u There, he developed close links with the present Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the present BJP president Amit Shah
u However, his links with Manohar Parrikar continued and was brought back by him
u During the 2012 election, he was kept underground. Not shown to public, but for the swearing in, he was quite prominent on the lawns, to the surprise of many
u He has been known to browbeat, organise plan, instigate; The master planner; the Amit Shah of Goa.
u He knows his workers in every nook and corner. Many by name and phone number.
u Today, troubleshooter for the BJP, gets things done, be it in government departments or otherwise.
