Digital Goa, May 21 – In a significant political development, Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) president and founding member Manoj Parab has announced his decision to quit active politics, saying he wishes to step down as both the party president and also as founder member. The unexpected announcement made at a press briefing this morning has triggered political speculations. Parab’s exit could mark a major turning point for the RGP, which emerged as a prominent regional political force championing Goan identity and local issues.
Manoj cites ‘dirty politics’, internal rift as reasons for his RGP exit in his resignation letter
RGP president and founder member Manoj Parab has cited internal rifts and “dirty politics” as the reason behind his resignation from the party and announcement of his exit from active politics. In his resignation letter addressed to party general secretary, Parab said the movement which started nine years ago with a dream to fight for Goa and Goenkars had been derailed by internal politics and individual power-centric functioning. He said a recent meeting in Margao by some party members allegedly aimed at breaking the party deeply hurt him and left him shattered after years of sacrifice, dedication and emotional investment in the movement. Parab said while he may have failed to take some decisions at the right time, he remained proud of having helped create leaders who could fight for Goa fearlessly. Declaring his exit from active politics “forever”, he said his inner voice did not permit him to engage in ‘dirty politics’
RGP executive committee accepts Manoj Parab’s resignation
The Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) executive committee has accepted the resignation of Manoj Parab, party treasurer Ajay Kholkar informed. New party president will be appointed as per the party constitution, he added. He went on to add that party MLA Viresh Borkar will have to give clarifications sought by the party.
