Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Sacked Goa Minister: CM Cited Nadda's Pressure
After being removed from his position, former Goa minister Govind Gaude is speaking out.
He says he was asked to resign by the Chief Minister because of pressure from a high-ranking BJP leader, JP Nadda.
Gaude, who had accused the Tribal Welfare Department of corruption, says he will not quit being an MLA or leave the BJP.
He is also letting the President, Prime Minister, and BJP leader know what happened.
Gaude feels his voice for the tribal community has been silenced.
He also mentioned he had trouble meeting the party leadership for several years.
Former Goa minister Govind Gaude was removed from the Cabinet after alleging corruption in the Tribal Welfare Department.
Gaude stated that CM Pramod Sawant told him he was asked to resign due to pressure from JP Nadda.
Gaude has written to President Murmu, PM Modi, and BJP chief Nadda regarding the situation.
Gaude, a tribal leader, said he will not resign from his MLA position or leave the BJP party.
Gaude claims he was not allowed to meet the party high command in Delhi for three-and-a-half years.
- Who
- Govind Gaude, former Goa Art and Culture Minister and CM Pramod Sawant.
- What
- Govind Gaude will remain as MLA and BJP member after being sacked from Cabinet.
- When
- June 18, and following days
- Where
- Goa
- Why
- Gaude was removed from Cabinet after alleging corruption in the Tribal Welfare Department and refusing to resign.
Gaude's Perspective
CM's Stance
Reason for Resignation
Gaude's Perspective
Gaude claims the CM told him to resign due to pressure from JP Nadda.
CM's Stance
The CM told the media that the decision to drop Gaude was his own.
- Former Position
- Goa Art and Culture Minister
- Reason for Sacking
- Alleged corruption
- Party
- BJP
- Current Status
- Will remain as MLA and BJP member
- Involved Parties
- Govind Gaude, Pramod Sawant, JP Nadda
