PANJIM, April 25 -- Team Herald

The cultural collective Kala Rakhonn Mandd on Tuesday renewed its demand for the removal of Art and Culture Minister Govind Gaude from the State cabinet, accusing him of mismanaging the affairs of the Kala Academy and insulting artistes. The group announced its upcoming protest, termed the 'Supari Andolan', in response to what it describes as continued negligence and disrespect towards Goa's cultural community.

Speaking to reporters at the Kala Academy, Convenor Devidas Amonkar said, "We condemn the statement made by the minister which insulted an artiste like Sharad Ponkshe. Even after making the condemnable statement, he dares to say that everything is in order."

Task Force member Francis Coelho questi...