*"MGP Exodus: Why Top Leaders Are Leaving"*Minister Govind Gaude

Prominent political leaders are leaving the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) due to various reasons, including internal conflicts, ideological differences, and the party's declining influence in Goan politics ¹ ².The MGP, once a dominant force in Goa, has been facing a steady decline in its fortunes since the 1990s. The party's decision to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2012 and later with the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) in 2021 has also led to internal conflicts and defections ¹.Some leaders have reportedly left the party due to differences with the Dhavalikar brothers, who have been dominating the party's leadership. Others have cited the party's failure to address key issues affecting Goa, such as economic development and environmental concerns ².The exodus of top leaders from the MGP has raised questions about the party's future and its ability to remain a relevant force in Goan politics.