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Manoj Parab | |
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![]() Parab during the MWDT protest in 2017 | |
Party chief of Revolutionary Goans Party | |
Assumed office 1 January 2022 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
President of Revolutionary Goans Party | |
Assumed office July 2022 | |
Preceded by | Viresh Borkar [1] |
Personal details | |
Born | Tukaram Bharat Parab 18 August 1985 Pirna,Goa,India |
Political party | Revolutionary Goans Party (since 2022) [a] |
Other political affiliations | Aam Aadmi Party (2016–2017) |
Spouse | |
Residence(s) | Pirna, Goa, India [2] |
Alma mater | Goa University (MSc) |
Occupation |
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Signature | ![]() |
Website | facebook |
Tukaram Bharat "Manoj" Parab (born 18 August 1985) is an Indian politician, former geologist, and activist [3] 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]
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]
Manoj Parab, originally named 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 pursued his early education at a Catholic school before pursuing further studies. In 2008, he successfully completed his Master of Science degree in Geology from Goa University. [11]
Following his graduation, Parab joined various companies operated by local mining magnates such as the Timblos, Salgaocars, 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]
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. Parab was selected to contest the election from two constituencies, Valpoi and Tivim. He stated that his decision to run from Tivim was motivated by two factors: firstly, it holds personal significance as his place of upbringing and his ancestral village, and secondly, he expressed concerns about the actions of the BJP, which he believed were having a detrimental impact on the state of Goa. [12]
Parab's electoral campaigns in both Tivim and Valpoi constituencies were unsuccessful. In Tivim, he secured the third position in terms of vote count share, losing to the two-term BJP candidate Nilkanth Halarnkar by a margin of 4,363 votes. Similarly, in Valpoi, he obtained the second position but lost to the five-term BJP candidate Vishwajit Pratapsingh Rane by a margin of 8,085 votes. [13]
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. He further added that Parab has managed to generate enthusiasm among the people, as evidenced by his significant vote share. This has discussions for Parab to be taken seriously as a political figure. [5]
In March 2022, Parab outlined the strategic objectives of his party to enhance its presence within the 40-member house by 2027. The party planned to participate in various elections in Goa. In pursuit of this goal, Parab sought the guidance and mentorship of individuals from diverse backgrounds. [14]
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 the census town of Colvale on a rental basis for around 20–25 years before relocating to Bicholim, where they acquired their own apartment. Parab expressed a sense of sadness regarding this aspect of his journey, emphasizing that his story resonates with numerous Goans who encounter difficulties in purchasing property. As residents of Goa, they are often constrained to renting accommodations or frequently changing their place of residence. [10]
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