Aam Aadmi Party, Goa

Aam Aadmi Party Goa or AAP Goa is a state wing of Aam Aadmi Party in the Indian state of Goa. AAP became a recognized state party in Goa in 2022 when it secured more than 6% of votes and won 2 seats.

Aam Aadmi Party, Goa
AbbreviationAAP
LeaderRahul Prabhu Mhambre
HeadquartersGoa, India
Student wingChhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti (CYSS)
Youth wingAAP Youth Wing (AYW)
Women's wingAAP Mahila Shakti (AMS)[1]
Labour wingShramik Vikas Sangathan (SVS)
Colours  Blue
ECI StatusState Party
Seats in Lok Sabha
0 / 2
Seats in Rajya Sabha
0 / 1
Seats in Goa Legislative Assembly
2 / 40
Election symbol
Broom
Website
aamaadmiparty.org

Agitation

In December 2021 AAP leader and Chief minister candidate, Amit Palekar, organised agitation against the construction of illegal buildings. He sat on a five day hunger strike after which the Goa government ordered the demolition of the structure.[2] Herald Goa reported that his signature campaign received support from more than 30,000 people in Goa.[3][4] Palekar credited the success of the agitation to the support by the local people.[2]

Electoral history

2017 Election results

AAP contested 2017 Goa elections led by Elvis Golmes,[5] but won no seats.[6]

2022 Assembly election

AAP contested the election for 39 seats and left one seat for independent Dr. Chandrakant Shetye in Bicholim.[7]

In January 2021 Arvind Kejriwal announced that AAP would contest in 2022 Goa Legislative Assembly election.[8] Arvind Kejriwal's slogan was Guarantees for Goans in his campaign based on development and positivity. His campaign emphasized:[9]

  • Jobs for Goans
  • 1 job per family for unemployed, or ₹3000/month until then
  • 80% private jobs reserved for Goans
  • ₹5000/month for unemployed in tourism due to COVID
  • ₹5000/month for those affected by mining ban
  • Skill University
  • Free pilgrimage for across the religion

AAP decided to carry out every project with citizens' consent. AAP promised to increase the remuneration provided to women in Goa under a state-sponsored scheme. It promised financial assistance to women not covered under it. AAP gave a CM candidate for Goans. Amit Palekar was made the CM face by AAP. AAP won two seats in the election.

Members in Goa Legislative Assembly
Name Seat
Venzy Viegas Benaulim
Cruz Silva Velim

List of Conveners
  • Elvis Gomes

References
  1. "Richa Pandey Mishra, President, AAP Mahila Shakti".
  2. "AAP Leader Amit Palekar's Hunger Strike Marks New Revolution In Goa: Arvind Kejriwal". NDTV.com. 5 December 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  3. "Support pours in for AAP leader Palekar". oHeraldo. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  4. NewsDesk, G. C. (2 December 2021). "Amit Palekar's indefinite hunger strike continues; garners support of 30K - Goa Chronicle". Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  5. "Elvis Gomes is AAP's Goa CM face". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  6. Staff, Scroll. "Goa election results: AAP has not won a single seat despite heavy campaigning". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  7. "AAP ANNOUNCES 4TH LIST OF 5 CANDIDATES, PLEDGES TO SUPPORT DR. CHANDRAKANT SHETYE". www.prudentmedia.in. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  8. "AAP to contest polls in 6 states, including Himachal Pradesh, UP, Gujarat". Hindustan Times. 28 January 2021. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  9. "In Goa, Kejriwal promises allowance for unemployed, 80% quota in jobs for locals". The Indian Express. 2021-09-21. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
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