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Senior Congress leader M K Sheikh says GFP is already in alliance with Congress, adding that “not only doors but even windows” of the party are open for Vijai Sardesai. Sheikh says Congress is awaiting Vijai’s move and has already extended a fresh invite to GFP. On AAP, he said any proposal to join the alliance should be placed before Congress leaders. • Congress and Goa Forward have begun talks; alliance and merger both options are under consideration, highly placed sources in both parties tell Prudent; while replying to a social media post criticising AAP - GF alliance, Goa Forward spokesperson Prashant Naik stated, I think your concern has reached its destination. Something positive will happen soon. • Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai has approved the appointment of Shaikh Munir as General Secretary of the party’s Minority Wing, with immediate effect. Senior Congress leader M K Sheikh says GFP is already in alliance with Congress, adding that “not only doors but even windows” of the party are open for Vijai Sardesai. Sheikh says Congress is awaiting Vijai’s move and has already extended a fresh invite to GFP. On AAP, he said any proposal to join the alliance should be placed before Congress leaders. • Congress and Goa Forward have begun talks; alliance and merger both options are under consideration, highly placed sources in both parties tell Prudent; while replying to a social media post criticising AAP - GF alliance, Goa Forward spokesperson Prashant Naik stated, I think your concern has reached its destination. Something positive will happen soon. • Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai has approved the appointment of Shaikh Munir as General Secretary of the party’s Minority Wing, with immediate effect.

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Tarak Arolkar Sent to 13 Days Judicial Custody in Rs 40 Lakh Fraud Case

The Mapusa JMFC Court has remanded Tarak Arolkar to 13 days of judicial custody

29th Aug 2026 • 454 views

Mapusa JMFC Court has remanded Mapusa Municipal Councillor Tarak Arolkar to 13 days of judicial custody in connection with an alleged ₹40 lakh property fraud case.
Arolkar was arrested by the Crime Branch following allegations of fraud and forgery. The court subsequently remanded him to judicial custody.

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