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ARPORA: Arpora–Nagoa Sarpanch Roshan Redkar, after being detained and questioned for over five hours, publicly announced his resignation from the BJP and promised to challenge the party’s candidate in the 2027 Calangute Assembly elections. His statement drew loud applause from hundreds of villagers gathered outside the Anjuna Police Station.
Redkar, who had earlier issued a demolition notice against the controversial Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, accused the ruling party and local leaders, indirectly targeting Calangute MLA Michael Lobo, of causing him “distress and harassment.”
He emphasized that the nightclub was operating without a valid construction licence, prompting the panchayat to issue a demolition order following a formal resolution. “Licences were being renewed routinely over the years, but upon discovering the absence of a construction permit, I consulted the panchayat members and took the necessary action,” Redkar explained.
Once seen as a close ally of Lobo, Redkar has recently had a falling out with the MLA, resulting in multiple confrontations. Political analysts note that Redkar’s resignation and public stance have fueled speculation that he may be seeking the Calangute Assembly ticket, adding fresh intrigue to the political landscape in the wake of the nightclub fire incident.
