Manoj Parab

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Manoj Parab
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Parab during the MWDT protest in 2017
Party chief of Revolutionary Goans Party
Incumbent
Assumed office
24 November 2021 [1]
Alma mater Goa University (MSc)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • geologist
  • entrepreneur
  • activist
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Website facebook.com/ManojParabOfficial
Manoj Parab's voice
Parab talking about Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude, in response to the latter's video.
Recorded 22 March 2020

Tukaram Bharat"Manoj"Parab (born 18 August 1985) is an Indian politician, activist, [3] and former geologist who serves as the party chief and president of the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP), a non-governmental organization he founded in March 2017, which received recognition as a political party from the Election Commission of India in 2022. [4]

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Prior to forming the NGO, Parab joined the Aam Aadmi Party as a member before the 2017 Goa Legislative Assembly election. [5] He subsequently left to form the Revolutionary Goans on 3 March 2017, along with seven founding members, [6] including Viresh Borkar and Vishwesh Naik, whom he had met during his involvement with the Aam Aadmi Party. [7]

Early life

Tukaram Bharat Parab [8] [ better source needed ] was born on 18 August 1985 in the village of Pirna, Goa. [9] His father was a tabla craftsman and repairer, as well as a businessman. [10] Parab completed his early education at a Catholic school before pursuing further studies. In 2008, he completed his Master of Science degree in Geology from Goa University. [11]

Following his graduation, Parab joined various local mining companies such as Timblo, Salgaocrs, and Vedanta Resources. However, seeking improved remuneration, Parab decided to relocate away from Goa. Consequently, he found employment on offshore oil rigs located in Mumbai and Gujarat. [10]

Political career

2022 Goa Legislative Assembly election

On 14 January 2022, the Revolutionary Goans Party officially announced Parab as their designated candidate for the position of Chief Minister in the 2022 Goa Legislative Assembly election. He contested the election from two constituencies, Valpoi and Tivim. [12] While he had a significant vote share, [5] Parab did not win in either constituency. [13]

Parab along with Curtorim MLA Reginaldo and environmentalist Claude Alvares at 2017 MWDT protest Manoj Parab alongwith Reginaldo and Claude Alvares.jpg
Parab along with Curtorim MLA Reginaldo and environmentalist Claude Alvares at 2017 MWDT protest

Political analyst Prakash Kamat expressed reservations about some of Parab's ideas, suggesting that they may not align with constitutional principles. For example, Kamat highlighted Parab's POGO Bill, which advocates granting exclusive rights to Goans. [5]

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Parab during a public meeting, 2020

Personal life

In a 2022 interview with Outlook , Parab recounted his personal experience, highlighting the challenges faced by many Goans when it comes to property ownership. He mentioned that he and his family had been residing in Colvale on a rental basis for around 20–25 years before relocating to Bicholim, where they acquired their own apartment. [10]

On 9 December 2022, Parab married Veena Parab, [14] a homemaker, in a private ceremony. [8] [15]

Assessments

In March 2022, political analyst Prakash Kamat expressed reservations about some of Parab's ideologies, suggesting that they may not align with the constitutional principles. Kamat highlighted Parab's POGO Bill, which advocates granting exclusive rights to Goans. He further added, that Parab has managed to generate enthusiasm among the people, as evidenced by his significant vote share in the 2022 Goa Legislative Assembly election. This has led to discussions for Parab to be taken seriously as a political figure. [5]

Notes

  1. ↑ Parab established the NGO Revolutionary Goans on 3 March 2017, but it was not until 1 January 2022 that the organization was officially registered as a political party.

References

  1. ↑ "Contribution Report of Revolutionary Goans Party" (PDF). Election Commission of India .
  2. ↑ "Meet the visionary minds behind Revolutionary Goan Party". RGP Official. 12 July 2023. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  3. ↑ Kamat, Prakash (30 December 2017). "Opposition to Parrikar's letter grows". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  4. ↑ "Finally, EC recognises RG as political party". The Goan EveryDay. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Kumar, Krishna (12 March 2022). "Manoj Parab's Revolutionary Goans rides local sentiment to win third highest vote share in Goa". The Economic Times. ISSN   0013-0389. Archived from the original on 10 May 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  6. ↑ "Politics of Revolutionary Goans Party". The Navhind Times. 14 March 2022. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "Inspired by freedom fighter grandfather, Viresh Borkar chose revolutionary path". The Times of India. 19 March 2022. ISSN   0971-8257. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  8. 1 2 "Tukaram Bharat Parab(Revolutionary Goans Party):Constituency- VALPOI(NORTH GOA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Archived from the original on 15 August 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  9. ↑ "NORTH GOA RGP LS CANDIDATE: MANOJ PARAB". The Goan EveryDay. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  10. 1 2 3 Nagvenkar, Mayabhushan (18 February 2022). "Shifting The Goalposts: A Young Politician's Battle To Save Goa And Its Way Of Life". Outlook . Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  11. ↑ Phadke, Manasi (18 March 2022). "We are fire, but not 'Raj Thackeray': The Revolutionary Goans who outdid AAP, TMC in state poll". ThePrint. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  12. ↑ Franco, Velanie (14 January 2022). "Manoj Parab declared RG's chief minister candidate". Gomantak Times. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  13. ↑ "Goa General Legislative Election 2022". Election Commission of India . Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  14. ↑ "GAME ON! RGP MAKES BOLD ENTRY INTO POLL FRAY". The Goan EveryDay. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  15. ↑ Parab, Manoj (9 December 2022). "We only have love and gratitude in our hearts for everything that has led us to this point..." Facebook. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
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