Panjim: The Aam Aadmi Party today slammed the Congress leadership after Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao handed over the Guirdolim ZP ticket to BJP leader Sanjay Velip, calling it the clearest proof yet that Congress is functioning as BJP’s junior partner in disguise.

AAP Senior Vice President Prashant Naik said:

“BJP is declaring Congress candidates, and Congress is declaring BJP candidates. This is the only alliance that has truly worked in Goa. Congress and BJP pretend to fight, but on the ground they help each other.”

AAP Working President Gerson Gomes criticised the Congress for repeatedly betraying Goans who want a strong opposition. He said:

“Our decision to go independent has proven right. Congress is not serious — in Curtorim they gave a ticket to someone who campaigned again

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