Goa, March 30 -- The BJP-MGP alliance appears to be heading for a split as Chief Minister Pramod Sawant publicly asserted his party's claim over the Priol constituency, signaling a potential rift ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.

Speaking at a gathering of BJP workers in Priol, Sawant indirectly warned the MGP, stating unequivocally that the BJP would contest the seat and that those unwilling to accept this should exit the alliance

Despite the elections being more than a year away, the Chief Minister's statement has significantly escalated political tensions in Ponda. Without explicitly naming its ally, Sawant made it clear that Priol would remain with the BJP, calling it a "white line on a black stone," and ruled out any compromise...