In a sharp reaction to the action taken against him, Goa minister Govind Gaude said he considers it a consequence of standing up for marginalized communities. Speaking on Goa Revolution Day, Gaude expressed gratitude to his party for placing him in a position where he was forced to choose between “truth and power.”
“I have been rewarded this fate on Goa Revolution Day for standing up for the downtrodden communities,” Gaude said. “I thank my party for giving me the opportunity for which this action has been taken against me, and for helping me decide between truth and power.”
While the specific action taken against him was not detailed in his statement, the remarks suggest internal political tensions and a principled stand by the minister.