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Two old rivals, one seat: Mandrem row puts Goa's BJP-MGP alliance under strain
Former Goa chief minister Laxmikant Parsekar and his one-time rival Dayanand Sopte have joined forces to reclaim Mandrem, setting up a seat-sharing clash between the BJP and its ally, the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party, ahead of next year's election.
Rivals unite in Mandrem, setting up BJP-MGP seat-sharing row
Former Goa chief minister Laxmikant Parsekar and his one-time rival Dayanand Sopte have joined hands against MGP legislator Jit Arolkar to reclaim the Mandrem seat, setting the stage for a row between the BJP and its ally ahead of next year's polls.