Goa Forward Party

Goa Forward Party (GFP) is a regional political party in the western coastal Indian state of Goa, led by Vijai Sardesai. The GFP fielded four candidates in the 2017 Goa Assembly election and won three seats. It played a crucial, if controversial, role in the return of the Bharatiya Janata Party to power in the March 2017 election results in Goa. The party's motto is "Goem, Goemkar, Goemkarponn" (Goa, Goans and Goan ethos). The party was launched on 25 January 2016 and its symbol is the coconut.

Goa Forward is a movement to preserve and foster BRAND GOA. Goa Forward is the people's alternative to ensure Goa's sustainable development along with preserving and fostering GOEMKARPONN.

Goemkarponn which is Goa’s DNA and makes the Goa Brand is reflected in social harmony, natural blend of all communities and a liberal, progressive, multicultural, multilingual and peaceful society. Goans are known for their zest of life and the way they have the ideal mix of work and leisure. Nature is bountiful with a beautiful coastline and green hinterlands. Goa Forward is committed to the principle that the government is to provide healing touch to the weak. Goa Forward respects the identity struggle of Goans and the need to protect the distinct DNA of Goa. Goa is the gift of forefathers to all Goans and we cannot afford further erosion of identity and GOEMKARPONN. This is what ignites GOA FORWARD.