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MARGAO: Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar claimed that he had been depicted as a “villain” at the United Tribal Associations Alliance (UTAA) event in Farmagudi. He called the attacks “unfair” and attempts to “tarnish” his reputation, and he threatened to step down if ministers or even the chief minister did not respect the Speaker’s position.
Tawadkar said in a statement, “I will be forced to leave the position if the ministers continue to disregard the Speaker’s position or if the head of state or even the party condones such a behavior.”
He emphasized the value of respect for one another, pointing out that although he strives to uphold the Speaker’s office’s honor, it is just as crucial that the Chief Minister and the other ministries show respect for the position.
Tawadkar denied allegations that he was associated with the UTAA, saying, “I had discarded myself from the UTAA when I found that my thoughts did not align with theirs.” He claimed to have been out of the group since 2012. I made it apparent that I would prefer to work alone to improve my neighborhood and stay out of their affairs.”
Tawadkar questioned why a number of well-known tribal leaders were not present at the UTAA program and demanded that those leaders be held accountable for their previous actions, particularly when they held positions within tribal departments and commissions. He pointed out that the leaders who had attacked him at the UTAA event were misguided in their criticism.
Tawadkar’s comments, which did not name anyone, seemed to be a covert jab at Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude, suggesting that UTAA leaders had singled him out during their program with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant present.
