Goa Khabar : St. Andre, Goa: 28/07/2026 St. Andre ST leader Manoj Mashelkar has strongly condemned the abusive remarks allegedly made by former Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) Treasurer Ajay Kholkar against St. Andre MLA Viresh Borkar.
Addressing the media, Mashelkar described the language used against the elected representative as unacceptable and said that political disagreements should be expressed respectfully rather than through personal attacks. He stated that while criticism is a part of democracy, abusive and derogatory comments only damage healthy political discourse.
Mashelkar expressed his support for MLA Viresh Borkar, stating that the people of St. Andre had elected him to represent their interests and that such disrespect towards an elected representative also hurts the sentiments of many supporters in the constituency.
He further appealed to political leaders and workers to maintain dignity in public life and focus on issues affecting the people instead of resorting to personal insults. Mashelkar urged everyone to uphold democratic values and engage in constructive political debate.
The statement has sparked discussion among political supporters, with many closely following the developments surrounding the exchange.
