Defection Politics in Goa: A Cycle of Change The latest development in Goa's politics is an attempt by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Goa Forward Party (GFP) to break the cycle of defections that has plagued the state for years.
The two parties, under the banner of "Goa First," are presenting themselves as a viable alternative to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress party.
The history of defections in Goa is long and complex. Since 2017, there have been several instances where MLAs from both major parties have switched sides, often within a short span of time.