Govind Gaude in the presence of Goa BJP Election in Charge Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and State president Sadanand Tanavade in Panaji.
Gomantak Times
Art and Culture Minister and Priol Independent MLA Govind Gaude on Tuesday, January 11, joined the BJP after resigning from the membership of the Assembly.
Gaude joined the ruling BJP in the presence of Goa BJP Election in Charge Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and State president Sadanand Tanavade in Panaji.
"As an Independent, I have realised that there are certain difficulties. When you are in the political party, the organisation is there to back you. Manpower is very important," Gaude said, defending the move.
I have a personal interest because in my constituency, there is no support for any political party other than the BJP, he said, adding that he has been with BJP for the last five years and have worked closely with the party.
Gaude is the fourth sitting MLA to join BJP just ahead of the 2022 Goa Assembly Elections.
Last month, three sitting MLAs Ravi Naik (Congress), Jayesh Salgaonkar (Goa Forward Party) and Rohan Khaunte (Independent) joined the BJP.
Goa is slated to go for polls on February 14