Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Goa BJP Vice-President Sparks Controversy with 'Cockroaches with Termites' Remark
A BJP leader in Goa made a controversial statement calling protesters 'cockroaches with termites.'
This upset many people, including other political parties, who said it was mean and unfair.
The leader said he wasn't talking about anyone specifically, but just making a general statement.
The protesters were marching to demand justice for students who died because of exam issues and to ask for the minister to resign.
The leader's words made some people angry, but others said it made them want to protest even more.
Goa BJP vice-president Narendra Sawaikar made a controversial remark about protesters being 'cockroaches with termites.'
The remark drew criticism from the Congress and Goa Forward Party, who demanded an apology.
Protesters in Goa were marching against paper leaks and demanding accountability for student suicides.
Sawaikar defended his statement, saying it was not directed at anyone specifically.
The protest was organized by the NGO 'Uzwaad' and included a candle-light solidarity march.
- Who
- Narendra Sawaikar, Goa BJP vice-president; Protesters in Goa
- What
- Controversial remark by Sawaikar about protesters being 'cockroaches with termites'
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Panaji, Goa
- Why
- Protest against paper leaks and accountability for student suicides
Critics of Sawaikar's Statement
Sawaikar's Defense
Nature of the Remark
Critics of Sawaikar's Statement
Critics argue that the remark is dehumanizing and insulting to peaceful protesters.
Sawaikar's Defense
Sawaikar claims the remark is not directed at anyone specifically and is a general statement.
Impact on Youth
Critics of Sawaikar's Statement
Critics believe the remark demoralizes and discourages young protesters.
Sawaikar's Defense
Sawaikar's supporters argue that the remark motivates youth to stand against unfair activities.
- Protest Location
- Azad Maidan, Panaji, Goa
- Protest Organizer
- NGO 'Uzwaad'
- Controversial Statement
- 'Cockroaches with the termites! Save the nation!'
- Critics
- Congress and Goa Forward Party
- Defendant
- Narendra Sawaikar
