Goa Praja Party (GPP) is a regional political party in Goa. The party was founded by Pandurang Raut and Prakash Fadte.[1] It was led by Pandurang Raut.[2] The Goa Praja Party allied with Shiv Sena, Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party and Goa Suraksha Manch to contest the 2017 Goa Legislative Assembly election.[3][4] The alliance contested in 33 out of the total 40 constituencies.[5]

Goa Praja Party
PresidentPandurang Raut
Lok Sabha LeaderNone
Rajya Sabha LeaderNone
Founded2000 (24 years ago) (2000)
HeadquartersBicholim
IdeologyDemocratic socialism
Political positionCentre-left to Left-wing
ECI StatusUnrecognised Party
AllianceUnaffiliated
Seats in Lok Sabha
0 / 543
Seats in Rajya Sabha
0 / 245
Seats in Goa Legislative Assembly
0 / 32


References

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  1. ^ Former Goa MLAs announce formation of new political party
  2. ^ "Goa Praja Party warns Goa Suraksha Manch about keeping ties with MGP". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
  3. ^ "Goa Praja Party warns Goa Suraksha Manch about keeping ties with MGP | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  4. ^ "Shiv Sena, GSM & Goa Praja Party to be in alliance for 2017 Goa polls". 25 November 2016. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  5. ^ "With Several Players in the Electoral Fray, Goa is Proving Difficult to Call".