SaralnamaRajesh Kalangutkar resigned as AAP Goa's working president. He quit due to disagreement with the party's decision not to ally with Congress. Kalangutkar believes an opposition alliance is needed to defeat BJP in Goa. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal had ruled out a Congress alliance during his recent Goa visit. Kalangutkar contested and lost the 2022 Goa assembly election from Maem constituency. AAP Goa president Amit Palekar said the party cannot guarantee Congress MLAs won't defect to BJP. He added that AAP will build an alliance directly with Goa's people. To join AAP in Goa, one can contact their local party office or visit their official website. (Updated 11 Oct 2025, 07:13 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Rajesh Kalangutkar resigned as AAP Goa's working president
- He quit due to disagreement with the party's decision not to ally with Congress
- Kalangutkar believes an opposition alliance is needed to defeat BJP in Goa