Goemkarponn desk
PANAJI: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut today said that former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar’s son should be given the opportunity to contest from Panaji in the upcoming Goa assembly elections.
“Manohar Parrikar contributed to Goa’s development, but his family faced disrespect after his demise. Utpal Parrikar, his son, must be given a ticket from Panaji. Every political party contesting polls must support him and bring him to power,” Raut said.
He further added that every political party contesting polls must support him and bring him to power.
Shiv Sena was ready to support the candidature of former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar’s son Utpal should he decide to take the political plunge in the Assembly polls.
“Utpal has to take the courageous decision to contest the elections. You need to be courageous to contest elections. If he takes that decision, the Shiv Sena will support him,” Raut said.
Earlier, Kejriwal had said, “I respect Manohar Parrikar. If his son is willing to join AAP, he is most welcome.”
Panaji constituency is currently represented by BJP MLA Atanasio Monserrate. Recently, BJP’s Goa election in-charge of Devendra Fadnavis had targeted Utpal Parrikar, saying that just because an aspirant is the son of Manohar Parrikar or any leader didn’t qualify him for the BJP’s ticket.