Has BJP Tarnished Manohar Parrikar’s Legacy? | Goa | Politics | @NizGoa

Join us in this heartfelt tribute to the visionary leader and former Chief Minister of Goa, Manohar Parrikar, on his 70th birth anniversary, December 13th. Born in 1955 in Mapusa, Parrikar rose from humble roots—an IIT Bombay metallurgical engineering graduate—to become Goa’s longest-serving CM (four terms between 2000-2019) and India’s Defence Minister (2014-2017). Known for his no-nonsense style, clean governance, and fiscal discipline, he transformed Goa with initiatives in healthcare, tourism, infrastructure, and education, earning the Padma Bhushan posthumously in 2020. His legacy? A Goa that prioritized people over politics, refusing to bend to corruption or lobbies.
But today, as Goans reflect amid the state’s current turmoil—rising infighting in the BJP, cabinet revolts under CM Pramod Sawant, school closures eroding educational gains, and the rehabilitation of once-indicted figures like Digambar Kamat and Mauvin Godinho—the question looms large: Has the BJP, the party Parrikar built from the ground up, betrayed his ideals? From defections that once horrified him to a perceived shift away from his anti-corruption ethos, locals are voicing frustration. Is Parrikar’s Goa slipping away?
In this video, we dive deep:
• Parrikar’s Enduring Impact: Stories of his reforms that put Goa on the map.
• Goa’s Present Crisis: Unpacking 2025’s political fissures, economic strains, and why citizens feel his vision is fading.
• Voices from Goa: Real sentiments from the ground—has the “Parrikar difference” been lost?
• The Big Question: Can his legacy be reclaimed, or is it time for change?
Watch, reflect, and share your thoughts in the comments: Has BJP tarnished Parrikar’s legacy? Let’s honor him by sparking honest dialogue.
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