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Goa leader Parsekar returns to BJP after four-year hiatus
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 05:32 AM
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Veteran Goa politician Vijay Parsekar rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday, ending a four‑year period away from the party.
Veteran Goan politician Vijay Parsekar formally rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday, marking his return after a four‑year absence. The ceremony took place at the BJP state office in Panaji, where senior leaders welcomed him back into the fold.
Parsekar, who served as a minister in the state cabinet before leaving the party in 2019, had spent the intervening years as an independent and later aligned briefly with regional outfits. His departure was linked to internal disagreements over candidate selections and policy direction, but he has not disclosed any specific grievances in his re‑entry statement.
BJP state president Sadanand Tanavade praised Parsekar’s decision, saying it would strengthen the party’s organisational depth ahead of upcoming local elections. Other senior leaders echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the need for experienced hands to consolidate the party’s base in Goa.
Political analysts note that Parsekar’s comeback could influence the dynamics of the upcoming municipal polls, where the BJP aims to expand its foothold. His experience and local connect, especially in the northern districts, may prove valuable for the party’s campaign strategy.
The rejoining does not immediately alter any legislative composition, but it signals a potential shift in Goa’s political landscape as the BJP seeks to regroup after recent setbacks.
Parsekar, who served as a minister in the state cabinet before leaving the party in 2019, had spent the intervening years as an independent and later aligned briefly with regional outfits. His departure was linked to internal disagreements over candidate selections and policy direction, but he has not disclosed any specific grievances in his re‑entry statement.
BJP state president Sadanand Tanavade praised Parsekar’s decision, saying it would strengthen the party’s organisational depth ahead of upcoming local elections. Other senior leaders echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the need for experienced hands to consolidate the party’s base in Goa.
Political analysts note that Parsekar’s comeback could influence the dynamics of the upcoming municipal polls, where the BJP aims to expand its foothold. His experience and local connect, especially in the northern districts, may prove valuable for the party’s campaign strategy.
The rejoining does not immediately alter any legislative composition, but it signals a potential shift in Goa’s political landscape as the BJP seeks to regroup after recent setbacks.