Former Goa Minister Dayanand Parsekar revealed a shocking incident where he felt betrayed by his party, the BJP.

Former Goa Minister Dayanand Parsekar revealed a shocking incident where he felt betrayed by his party, the BJP, just 17 days before the 2022 polls. Despite his dedicated service, the party rejected him citing concerns over his "winnability".Parsekar's journey in politics is inspiring. He started with a humble 365 votes in his first election and eventually secured victory on his third attempt. However, the BJP's rejection pushed him to contest as an independent candidate from his constituency.With only 10 days left to campaign, Parsekar faced immense challenges, including a party-backed opponent. Despite his efforts, he lost by a narrow margin of 2,000 votes. Interestingly, he was approached by other political parties to join their ranks, but he declined due to his strong moral principles.¹As an independent candidate, Parsekar chose to maintain his independence and not join any political party. His story highlights the challenges faced by independent candidates in India, who often have to navigate the complexities of electoral politics without party support.²