Kamat loyalists upset at being sidelined

Margao: Two councillors who got elected on Margao MLA Digambar Kamat’s Model Margao panel – Ghanashyam Shirodkar and Damodar Shirodkar – have raised a banner of revolt for Kamat’s failure in considering their candidatures for the chairperson’s post.

Both Ghanashyam and Damodar were in the race for the top post. While Ghanashyam had staked claim on the basis of his seniority – he has won the civic polls for the third time – Damodar had expected Kamat to reward him with the post for his long-time loyalty.

Speaking to reporters, Ghanashyam “condemned” Kamat’s decision of ceding the chairperson’s post to GFP. He demanded an explanation from Kamat for having sidelined him. “Else I will have to rethink over whether to continue to be on his side or not,” he said.

Damodar said he has convened a meeting of his supporters on Saturday to decide his next course of action. “We were not taken into confidence over selection of chairperson,” he said. tnn