Goa, June 20 -- The removal of Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude from the Cabinet may have been framed by the BJP as a stand against indiscipline, but it has triggered unease within Goa's Scheduled Tribe (ST) community, which Gaude represents.

A day after his ouster, Gaude toldO Heraldothat he was still in the dark about the reasons behind the decision. "I don't know the reasons for my removal from the Cabinet. I will study and then comment. Give me some time," he said, urging his constituents to remain calm.

He asserted that he would continue fighting for people's issues as an MLA and hinted that his dismissal might be linked to his efforts in exposing corruption that affects the marginalised, especially Scheduled Tribes.

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