Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Power Minister and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) leader Sudin Dhavalikar today predicted a political decline for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Goa, stating that the party could face a situation similar to that of the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP).
Speaking at the inauguration of MGP offices in Shiroda and Ponda, Dhavalikar said recent developments within AAP indicate growing internal challenges. Referring to disciplinary action taken against a leader who had contested against him in the Assembly elections, he suggested that the party was heading towards political irrelevance in the state.
Dhavalikar also brushed aside criticism directed at the MGP-BJP alliance, reiterating that the partnership remains intact and continues to function under decisions taken by the BJP’s central leadership. He said the MGP maintains direct communication with national leaders and will continue working within the alliance framework.
Commenting on a recent protest staged by AAP workers outside his residence, the minister claimed that several development projects had been executed in the constituency represented by AAP MLA Venzy Viegas through departments under his charge. He argued that the opposition party should focus on highlighting developmental works rather than engaging in protests.
The MGP leader further questioned the political strategy of AAP in Goa and suggested that the party should concentrate on governance issues where it is in power instead of targeting leaders in the state.
Dhavalikar’s remarks are likely to intensify the ongoing political sparring between the ruling alliance and the opposition ahead of future electoral contests in Goa.
