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Goa Key Candidate
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Utpal Manohar Parrikar
Age:41
Education:Post Graduate
Panaji
6071 votes
Son of former Union defence minister and four-time Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, Utpal quit the BJP in a huff after the party ignored his claims for a ticket from Panaji, represented by his father since 1994, which went to Atanasio Monserrate instead. A newcomer, Utpal wasn't involved in politics while his father was around, but has earned the support of a core group of BJP supporters who are similarly unhappy with the turn the party has taken after Parrikar's demise. While Utpal has time on his hands, a heavy defeat could set his political career back by several years, but a victory will prompt the BJP to rebuild the bridge with him.
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Goa Election 2022
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