Shavina Shirodkar Blames Normalisation of Individuals Like Ajay Kholkar for Rising Crimes
RGP State President Shavina Naik Shirodkar alleged that the normalisation of individuals like Ajay Kholkar, who make derogatory remarks against women, contributes to an unsafe environment in Goa. She said ...women are increasingly hesitant to enter politics due to individuals who repeatedly make vulgar and disrespectful comments against them. Questioning the continued acceptance of such behaviour, Shirodkar called Kholkar a criminal and said that allowing individuals who make such remarks to remain part of the system raises serious concerns about women's safety.Show More
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Shavina Shirodkar Blames Normalisation of Individuals Like Ajay Kholkar for Rising Crimes
RGP State President Shavina Naik Shirodkar alleged that the ...
RGP State President Shavina Naik Shirodkar alleged that the normalisation of individuals like Ajay Kholkar, who make derogatory remarks against women, contributes to an unsafe environment in Goa. She said ...women are increasingly hesitant to enter politics due to individuals who repeatedly make vulgar and disrespectful comments against them. Questioning the continued acceptance of such behaviour, Shirodkar called Kholkar a criminal and said that allowing individuals who make such remarks to remain part of the system raises serious concerns about women's safety.Show More
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Ajay Kholkar Apologises Over Controversial Remarks Against Women
Ajay Kholkar has apologised over his controversial statement against ...
Ajay Kholkar has apologised over his controversial statement against women, clarifying that his remarks were made in response to what he claimed was an attack on his family. He said ...the statement was not directed at any particular individual or intended to target anyone specifically. Kholkar maintained that he had already clarified his position, but alleged that certain people were continuing to politicise the issue. Stating that he did not want the controversy to escalate further, he offered an apology over his remarks.Show More
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Directorate of Social welfare Government of Goa | Gomantak Seva Gaurav Puraskar 2026
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The Manoj Parab-led faction of the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) has ...
The Manoj Parab-led faction of the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) has announced its readiness to contest the upcoming Goa Assembly elections, with constituency committees reconstituted in 18 constituencies across the ...state. RGP member Ajay Kholkar said the process of forming committees in the remaining constituencies is underway, with the next announcement expected in the coming days, including a new committee for St Andre. Kholkar also stated that the faction would write to the Speaker seeking the termination of Viresh Borkar's membership. Expressing optimism about Manoj Parab's political return, Kholkar hinted that positive developments are expected during the Diwali festival.Show More
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RGP Demands Public Apology from Ajay Kholkar Over Alleged Derogatory Remarks Against Party President
The Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP), led by State President Shavina ...
The Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP), led by State President Shavina Naik Shirodkar, has strongly condemned alleged derogatory remarks made by former party treasurer and expelled member Ajay Kholkar against its ...president. In a press release, RGP ZP member Trupti Bakal, along with women members and the entire party, termed the alleged remarks unacceptable and said personal attacks against women have no place in democratic politics. The party has demanded a public and unconditional apology from Kholkar within 12 hours, while clarifying that he is no longer authorised to represent or speak on behalf of RGP in any capacity.Show More
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Babu Kavlekar Sets November 26 Deadline for ST Status, Warns Government Against Further Delay
Former MLA Babu Kavlekar has urged the government to resolve the ...
Former MLA Babu Kavlekar has urged the government to resolve the long-pending demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for Goa’s Gouly-Dhangar community, cautioning that continued inaction could push the community ...towards stronger measures. He said the community has been pursuing the demand for 23 years and has completed all necessary scrutiny procedures, but is yet to receive a response from the Union Home Ministry, despite over 50 days having passed since its meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Setting November 26 as the deadline for a decision, community leaders appealed to the Centre to fulfil its commitment, warning that further delay could turn the community against the BJP government.Show More
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Ajay Kholkar Signals Possibility of Manoj Parab’s Return to Politics Ahead of 2027 Goa Polls
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Ajay Kholkar Accuses BJP Government of Delaying ST Political Reservation
RGP leader Ajay Kholkar has blamed the BJP government for the delay in ...
RGP leader Ajay Kholkar has blamed the BJP government for the delay in securing political reservation for Goa’s Scheduled Tribe (ST) community, alleging that delays in appointing the Census Commissioner ...and issuing the Census notification have contributed to the Bombay High Court staying the notification process under Section 3 of the ST Reservation Act. Describing the government as anti-tribal, Kholkar called upon members of the tribal community to rise above political affiliations and unite to launch a strong democratic movement demanding accountability and their rightful representation ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.Show More
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Tribal Leaders Criticise Delay in ST Political Reservation, Warn of Political Response Ahead
With the 2027 Assembly elections approaching, tribal leaders in Goa ...
With the 2027 Assembly elections approaching, tribal leaders in Goa have intensified their demand for political reservation, accusing authorities of failing to take the process forward. At a press conference, ...community representatives expressed concern over the Bombay High Court's stay on the notification related to estimated ST population figures, alleging that legal hurdles and administrative inaction were prolonging the issue. They said repeated assurances had not translated into action and warned that the tribal community would come together politically across platforms to press for its constitutional rights if the matter continued to remain unresolved.Show More
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GFA Seeks Access to Locked Government Grounds for Football Practice
Goa Football Association (GFA) President Valanka Alemao said the ...
Goa Football Association (GFA) President Valanka Alemao said the association will write to the government seeking access to locked sports grounds managed by the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) and ...other departments. She proposed allowing football clubs to maintain these grounds and use them for practice, stressing that improved access to playing facilities and government support are essential to revive Goa’s footballing glory and promote the sport across the state.Show More
