Aam Aadmi Party launched its 'Parivartan Yatra' campaign at Dabolim and Calangute on Friday, further boosting its election campaign in the state.
While addressing people during Parivartan Yatra, AAP leader Babu Nanoskar said, "Over the last 10 years, there has been no development in Dabolim. Those who wanted to sideline the BJP, sided with the Congress. However, ten of the 15 MLAs joined the BJP later on. I have been doing door-to-door campaigning recently and have seen that people are angry over high electricity and water bills, and everyone is asking for employment. Therefore, I appeal to people to give a chance to AAP, and every issue will be resolved."
In Dabolim, the Parivartan Yatra received overwhelming response. The people expressed their frustration about high water and electricity bills. A woman said, "We used to get water bills of around 100 rupees. Now, we pay 700 rupees."
AAP leaders like Rajdeep Naik and Adv Amit Palekar were also present at the Parivartan Yatra. Naik said, "We have seen the treatment common people are receiving at the GMC. People have to wait for months to get medical treatment. When people choose private hospitals over government hospitals, they are burned out with high costs. In Delhi, Kejriwal government has set up a mohalla clinic, in each village and the government also bear the medical bills".
Sudesh Mayekar, AAP leader said, "Calangute is known as a tourist destination. During Covid most people from Calangute belt lost their jobs and the economic conditions got worse. But, the government is busy doing corruption. Calangute residents want basic facilities like free electricity, water and good roads. AAP will work for that."
"CM Pramod Sawant is talking about 10,000 jobs ahead of assembly elections but BJP is ruling Goa from the past 10 years. How many jobs will BJP be able to provide?"questioned Rahul Mhambre, AAP Goa Convenor.
The party started its campaign in Dabolim and Calangute and will cover three constituencies daily. AAP is planning to conduct around 300 meetings in the state, ahead of the upcoming polls.
