Induction of ten MLAs of the Congress into the BJP was the "death of the legacy" of late chief minister Manohar Parrikar, said outgoing Goa deputy CM Vijay Sardesai
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who was present when the group arrived at the Assembly complex, said the 10 MLAs have merged with the BJP
Congress leader said the BJP, despite having governments at the Centre and in Goa, had also failed to break the mining impasse
Sopte, 54, represented the Mandrem Assembly constituency in North Goa district and Shirodkar, 66, was elected from the Shiroda in South Goa district
Luizinho Faleiro said Congress was working on building a strong base ahead of the election, scheduled next year in March