Goa Su-Raj Party is a

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in the

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n state of

Goa Goa (; ; ) is a state on the southwestern coast of India within the Konkan region, geographically separated from the Deccan highlands by the Western Ghats. It is bound by the Indian states of Maharashtra to the north, and Karnataka to the ...

. In the state

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s 2002 GSRP launched eight candidates, who together mustered 1500 votes. As of 2006, the party has representation in the Goa legislative assembly as of 2016. The party is known to be active in taking a number of stands on issues affecting the state. It is also active through making its voice heard in cyberspace, and is known to campaign for votes on the grounds that as a "regional" (as contrasted to the national-level parties that dominate Goa's politics, such as the

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and the

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) it would be better able to serve the needs of the electorate. It has not been successful in getting its candidates elected though, till August 2006. Party leaders have explained its name, "Su-Raj", to mean "

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". It has taken stands against corruption in the region. Its leaders include the Moira-based radio officer-turned-politician Floriano Lobo, Dr Dumo and others. In early 2012, GSRP formed its youth wing with Jocelyn Pereira appointed as its youth president. Jocelyn Pereira, an active social worker from the island of Divar has been at the fore of many youth activities in the state and actively campaigns for youth of Goa. On 31 December 2016, former Goa Vikas Party MLA Francisco Xavier Pacheco joined the GSRP.

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External links

Party website
Political parties in Goa 2000 establishments in Goa Political parties established in 2000