Team Herald
PANJIM: Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Tiranga Yatra, scheduled for Wednesday in Panjim, was denied permission at the last minute by Goa Police.
AAP Goa Convenor Rahul Mhambre stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government itself has been conducting massive rallies while refusing permission to AAP.
Mhambre said, “The BJP government is busy conducting massive rallies and sabhas. The BJP government also granted permission for Sunburn Festival, but they are making excuses when AAP asks permission for the rally.”
Mhambre said, “Our letter was forwarded to the Collectorate office well in time. We had made all the arrangements and at the last minute they informed us that we must cancel the Tiranga Yatra. We are yet to receive a written reply.”
Adding he said, “After we asked why they denied permission, the CMO office replied that Panjim shop owners have complained that the rally will disrupt their business. They also stated that COVID and night curfew were the reasons for denial.”
“AAP is gaining huge support among Goans every day. A recent survey by popular media shows that AAP will receive 27 per cent of the vote, close to BJP, which is at 31 per cent. As a result of AAP’s popularity, the BJP government is scared. As seen in the mega rally in Campal as well as in surveys across the nation, AAP’s recent growth has shaken the BJP. It is blatantly misusing state machinery against AAP to keep it from reaching out to people,” said Mhambre.
He said, “The AAP has recently revealed many examples of irregularities in health sector recruitment. Instead of addressing them, the BJP government has decided to prevent AAP’s activities. The BJP can’t silence AAP’s voice. We will continue raising our voices against all government illegalities and wrongdoings. We have the support of the common people.”
