Goa Suraksha Manch, a new political outfit founded by rebel RSS leader Subhash Velingkar, is on the lookout for political allies for the upcoming State legislative Assembly elections, including the MGP, which is currently a coalition partner in the BJP-led alliance Government in the State.
Speaking to reporters in Panaji on Wednesday, Anand Shirodkar president of the Manch also said the party was negotiating with the Shiv Sena and the Goa Praja Party, a regional party for seats. “Our prime objective is not just to defeat the BJP, but also come to power so that this Government’s betrayal of regional languages is corrected. Our advisors including Subhash Velingkar and Uday Bhembre will help us achieve that goal. Our doors are open to other parties who have a similar objective, including the MGP,” Shirodkar said. launched on October 2, the Manch is the political arm of a regional languages front, promoted by rebel RSS leader Subhash Velingkar.
Velingkar, one of the tallest Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leaders in the State was sacked as the State sangh chalak for his criticism against the BJP-led coalition Government in Goa for its continuation of financial grants from the State Education Ministry for primary schools using English as a medium of instruction.
Velingkar has vowed to defeat the BJP-led coalition Government in upcoming elections, with the help of the Goa Suraksha Manch of which he is a mentor and advisor.
Shirdokar claims that other parties like the Shiv Sena and the Goa Praja Party are already in talks with the Manch for a seat sharing alliance.
"We are working out the details. We already have started canvassing in 35 out of 40 constituencies in Goa," Shirdokar said.