Goa, June 24 -- A political slugfest has erupted between BJP State president Damodar 'Damu' Naik and Goa Forward Party (GFP) president and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai over development in the Fatorda constituency.

The latest round of exchanges began after Naik, while addressing BJP workers last week, threw down the gauntlet to Sardesai, challenging him to a public debate on development and 'signature projects' in the constituency. "Show me one signature project undertaken in Fatorda constituency. The underground power cabling and laying of sewerage lines were started during my tenure. I am ready for debate on Fatorda development," said Damu, a two-time former MLA from Fatorda.

He further added that the BJP would decide "at the appropriate...