Goa, Dec. 11 -- As Goa heads into the Zilla Panchayat (ZP) elections, the political landscape tells a story the Opposition would have preferred to avoid. Instead of consolidating the momentum seen during the Lok Sabha campaign, the Opposition enters these polls more fragmented and less coordinated than expected. What could have been a moment to reinforce collective strength ahead of the 2027 Assembly election has instead exposed sharpening divisions.Long, drawn-out election negotiations are only worthwhile if they end in a strategic formula that strengthens those at the table. Weeks of discussion matter only when they conclude with a workable arrangement that improves winnability. This time, after months of talks, the outcome is the oppos...