Right-wing activist booked for 'objectionable' remarks against Goa's patron saint

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Congress functionary Peter D'Souza had lodged a complaint against Mr. Khattar at Vasco police station

Published - April 20, 2026 10:45 am IST - Panaji

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Right-wing activist Gautam Khattar. File Photo: X/@GautamKhattar

Goa Police have registered an FIR against right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar over his alleged objectionable remarks against St. Francis Xavier, the patron saint of the State.

A row erupted after a video of Mr. Khattar, the founder of Sanatan Mahasangh, addressing an event on Saturday (April 18, 2026) evening in the presence of Swami Brahmeshanand, State Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho and BJP MLAs Sankulp Amonkar and Daji (Krishna) Salkar, went viral.

Published - April 20, 2026 10:45 am IST

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