Congress will come to power in Karnataka: Sardhina

Panaji, May 12 (UNI) Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President MP Francisco Sardhina today expressed confidence that the Congress will come to power in Karnataka.

Speaking to mediapersons here, Mr Sardinha said the party had done well in the first phase of elections in Karnataka that concluded yesterday. ''We will get the lead in the next two phases too,'' he said.

When asked about the indunction of Taleigao MLA Antanasio Monseratte in the Digamber Kamat-led government in the state, Mr Sardinha said the issue was discussed with the high command in Delhi recently.

He said the decision on when to induct Mr Monseratte as the minister was being delayed due to the state assembly election in Karnataka, and will be discussed at length after the elections.

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