The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday announced lawyer-turned-politician Amit Palekar as its chief ministerial face for the next month’s assembly elections in Goa.
The 46-year-old lawyer had recently joined AAP and is the party’s candidate from the St Cruz Assembly constituency, which is currently represented by BJP.
His name was announced by AAP national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Panaji,
“Goa wants a change and AAP has been getting tremendous response in the coastal state. People are impressed with the Delhi model of governance,” he said.
Kejriwal said that this time, the party has given tickets to the fresh faces across the state. He said that Palekar is a new face for Goa.
“Palekar is the one who is ready to even give his life for Goa,” said Kejriwal.
PTI/Indian Express
