Goa Suraksha Manch

Goa Suraksha Manch is a political party in Goa a political outfit of the Bharatiya Bhasha Suraksha Manch which was launched by Subhash Velingkar, a rebel Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader. The party was formed on 2 October 2016.

Goa Suraksha Manch
AbbreviationGSM
LeaderSubhash Velingkar
PresidentAtmaram Gaonkar
FounderSubhash Velingkar
Founded2 October 2016 (2016-10-02)
HeadquartersShop No. 644/1, Ward No. 4, Ground Floor, Ahilyaram Niwas, Savaiverem, Ponda, Goa
IdeologyRegionalism
ColoursYellow
ECI StatusUnrecognised Party
Seats in Goa Legislative Assembly
0 / 40
Election symbol
Blackboard

The main aim of the party is to promote Konkani and Marathi in schools and the withdrawal of grants to English medium schools. The party's symbol is a blackboard.

Its inaugural president is Anand Shirodkar. Swati Kerkar and Kiran Nayak were appointed vice-presidents of the party but Subhash Velingkar neither held any post nor will contest any elections. The party is contesting the 2017 Goa Legislative Assembly election.

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