PANJIM: Youth Congress has demanded the resignation of Manohar (Babu) Azgaonkar as Sports Minister for growing corruption and favoritism in the department.
Addressing media persons on Monday, Goa Youth Congress President Varad Mardolkar accused the Minister of ignoring the Sports Department resulting into mass corruption. “Azgaonkar, who is also Minister for tourism, is focused only on the tourism sector while completely neglecting sports,” he said.
Mardolkar alleged that favoritism in selection of players to represent the State in various sports has demoralised young talent having being left with no platform.
“Corruption and favoritism has hampered the future of the young sports athletes. It is very unfortunate that our government has failed to provide required resources and platform to promote such talent,” Mardolkar said.
“Hence, we demand that Azgaonkar step down as Sports Minister for the welfare of sports,” Mardolkar added.
