PANAJI
Goa legislative assembly Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar has been severely criticised for openly demonstrating his affiliation to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by participating in its political events and activity.
Recently, Tawadkar, attended the BJP's Scheduled Tribe Morcha meet in Delhi which is against convention of politicians holding office of the Speaker, said former Congress State president Girish Chodankar.
Chodankar said, Tawadkar has induldged in "active party politics" and deserves to be removed from the Speaker's office to maintain the independence of the constitutional office and dignity of the legislature.
"As the Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly, Ramesh Tawadkar, has failed to uphold the dignity of the august House and his esteemed chair of the House,” he said.
