Aam Aadmi Party leaders welcomed three women leaders from the rural and tribal belt of South Goa on Monday
MARGAO
As the Aam Aadmi Party’s juggernaut rolled into the rural and tribal belt of South Goa, the party on Monday welcomed three women leaders from the ST–OBC communities, marking a strategic step in its social engineering efforts.
Tejaswini Gaonkar (Rivona), Sanjavi Velip (Barcem), and Adv. Samiksha Kholkar (Khola) all joined the Aam Aadmi Party on Monday in the presence of AAP Benaulim MLA Capt. Venzy Viegas.
AAP leaders said the entry of these young and dynamic ST–OBC women leaders marks a significant organisational expansion for AAP, especially at a time when Goa’s tribal community has been expressing frustration with the BJP’s neglect and broken promises.
Speaking at the joining, Tejaswini Gaonkar said: “BJP has continuously betrayed the ST community. Our villages are ignored, our youth are ignored, and our issues remain unresolved. On the other hand, AAP’s work — especially the health camps that reached even our remote areas — is commendable. It motivates educated youth like me to join AAP and serve our community with honesty.”
Sanjavi Velip echoed similar sentiments: “For years, no political party has brought real services to our villages. AAP’s health camps helped hundreds of people in our area. This kind of genuine work inspired me to join AAP. I want to stand with a party that actually works for common people.”
Adv Samiksha Kholkar told the media that AAP’s outreach in rural Goa is unmatched. “While other parties only come during elections, AAP has been consistently present on the ground — helping families, organising free health services, and listening to people. This is politics with purpose, and I am proud to join AAP.”
Welcoming the trio into the party fold, MLA Venzy said: “These young leaders represent the strength, resilience and aspirations of Goa’s ST and OBC communities. Their joining strengthens our fight against injustice and gives a powerful message — that people want honest, service-driven politics. AAP will stand shoulder to shoulder with them in every struggle for their community.”
AAP Goa stated that the party will continue expanding its footprint across tribal and rural regions, focusing on issues of healthcare, livelihood, education and social justice.
