The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticised the Congress over its decision to launch the ‘Goa Rakhan Yatra’, questioning the party’s ability to protect and support its own elected representatives.

AAP secretary Prashant Naik said Congress had failed to adequately stand by its MLAs and councillors and alleged that the proposed yatra reflected the party’s shortcomings in safeguarding its elected representatives.

Naik also appealed for political unity around the idea of “Goa First”, saying that bringing parties and people together under a common Goa-focused approach could help challenge the BJP.