PANAJI
The things for BJP in Saligao constituency has been reconciled to some extent as BJP high command have succeeded in bringing former minister of tourism, women and child development and ports Dilip Parulekar again in tune with party.
After Jayesh Salgaonkar had been given the ticket Parulekar's supporters has supported an anti-BJP front. Now Dilip Parulekar has been appointed as new Vice President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Goa Pradesh.
BJP State President Sadanand Shet Tanawde made this announcement in the presence of ex-Maharashtra Chief Minister and current Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Devendra Fadnavis, and Goa Desk In-Charge C T Ravi at a media conference held in the Party Election Office.
Parulekar was elected to the Goa Legislative Assembly twice in 2017 and 2012, and also held cabinet rank in 2012.
"The Parliamentary Board decided to field Jayesh Salgaonkar in Saligao constituency. We had full faith in the Saligao BJP Block and Parulekar lives upto this faith. He did not think even once to resign from the party, although the ticket is alloted to Salgaonkar. The BJP has decided to appoint Parulekar as BJP Goa Vice-President," said Sadanand Shet Tanawade.
Parulekar is also inducted into the 13-member BJP State Election Management Committee, which is headed by MP Vinay Tendulkar.
Tanawde said the party recognises the work of all its workers across all the ranks.
Speaking to the media later, Parulekar has extended his support to the BJP candidate in Saligao. "I respect and accept the decision of the party to appoint me as BJP Goa Vice President. I have been with the party for 30 years and continue to be loyal to the party. I will put in 100 percent," he said.
