Goa, Sept. 6 -- Goa Congress in-charge Manikrao Thakare expressed concern over former GPCC president Amit Patkar's absence from crucial party gatherings, including the recent Political Affairs Committee meeting. Highlighting that Patkar is a member of this top decision-making body, Thakare emphasized that leaders must show up with full responsibility.

Addressing whether Patkar's individual political moves were harming the party, Thakare insisted every member's duty is to build up Congress rather than weaken it. He disclosed that Patkar occasionally remains unreachable, failing to answer calls for up to two days despite continuous meeting invitations from the leadership.

When questioned about possible disciplinary consequences, Thakare c...