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Goa AAP Hit by Senior Exits as Ex-Chief Amit Palekar, Acting President Quit

The resignations reflect frustration over centralized decisions following the party’s one-seat Zilla Panchayat showing.

Overview

  • Amit Palekar resigned from AAP’s primary membership in a letter to Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi, citing limited consultation and decisions flowing from the top.
  • Acting state chief Shrikrishna Parab, youth wing president Rohan Naik, and other office-bearers also quit, with vice-presidents Chetan Kamat and Sarfaraz confirming departures.
  • Palekar was removed as Goa AAP president on December 24 after the party contested 42 Zilla Panchayat seats solo and won only one, in Colva.
  • Palekar has argued that alliances with like-minded Opposition parties are necessary to challenge the BJP in Goa and said he supports a united Opposition.
  • Parab said he resigned in protest over Palekar’s removal, and Palekar indicated he would outline his next steps in due course.