Goa CM playing politics of communal divide: AAP
The Hindu
‘By raking up issue of rebuilding temples, Sawant trying to divert attention from failures’
Campaigning in poll-bound Goa heated up with the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accusing the ruling BJP and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant of diverting public attention by playing the politics of communal divide.
AAP Goa spokesperson Valmiki Naik on Monday said that by raking up the issue of temples destroyed by the Portuguese, Mr. Sawant was trying to distract attention away from the BJP’s failure in providing jobs, access to education and ensuring health services for the Goans.
Last week, Mr. Sawant said “temples destroyed by the Portuguese need to be rebuilt to preserve Hindu culture”, which led to flak from several opposition parties, including the Congress.

Former CM B.S. Yediyurappa had challenged the first information report registered on March 14, 2024, on the alleged incident that occurred on February 2, 2024, the chargesheet filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and the February 28, 2025, order of taking cognisance of offences afresh by the trial court.