The ongoing leadership tussle within the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) came into focus at the all-party meeting convened by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) to discuss the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Representatives from both the Manoj Parab and Viresh Borkar factions attended the meeting. However, a fresh controversy erupted after Shavina Naik Shirodkar, who heads the Viresh Borkar faction, was allegedly not allowed to sign the attendance register.

The CEO’s office had reportedly sent the meeting communication to RGP’s office address in Gera’s complex, where the Manoj Parab faction is currently operating. Following the communication, Ajay Kholkar from the Manoj Parab faction attended the meeting. Shavina Naik Shirodkar also arrived separately and participated in the proceedings.

However, after the meeting, Shavina was allegedly denied permission to sign the attendance register, bringing the question of RGP’s official representation to the forefront.

Reacting to the development, Ajay Kholkar said he was unaware which party Shavina had come to represent, questioning her claim to leadership of RGP.

Shavina, meanwhile, maintained that she had signed the register, disputing the claim surrounding her participation.

The episode has added another dimension to the ongoing internal dispute within RGP, with both factions asserting their respective positions over the party’s leadership and identity.

Meanwhile, during the meeting, the draft electoral roll under the SIR exercise was presented before representatives of various political parties. The final electoral roll is scheduled to be published on January 4, 2027.