GOA ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2017 NEWS
Goa Election Results 2017: BJP MLAs want Manohar Parrikar as Chief Minister
BJP which won 13 of the 40 seats in Goa elections, is in talks with Goa Forward and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) as well as independents over the formation of an alliance.
Election results 2017: BJP’s vote share more than that of Congress in Goa
Subhash Velingkar-led Goa Suraksha Manch, which drew a blank, polled 1.2 per cent votes.
Goans have given Congress last chance to perform or perish, says Digvijaya Singh
Goa election results: The Congress is likely to stake claim to form the government Sunday after holding the meeting of its new MLAs, who will elect their leader.
Goa Elections 2017: BJP, Congress work out strategy to form Goa government post hung House
Senior BJP leader and Defence minister Manohar Parrikar is expected to attend the meeting.
Goa election results 2017: BJP CM among losers as Congress sees chance in hung House
The Congress’s tally of 17 includes six seats that it wrested back from the BJP — Mandrem, Tivim, St Cruz, St Andre, Siroda and Cuncolim.
Goa election results: Behind AAP loss- ignored faultlines, outsider tag
After Saturday’s results, in which AAP failed to secure even one of the 40 seats it contested, the party might have to now examine the faultlines they ignored.
Goa election results: Citing vote share, Manohar Parrikar blames ‘luck’
“The mandate is fractured, Our vote share was five per cent more than (Congress). It’s luck factor that we didn’t manage more seats,” he said.
Goa election results: CM among losers as Congress sees chance in hung state
The first indications of the BJP losing Goa were evident one hour into counting, with CM Laxmikant Parsekar trailing Dayanand Sopte of the Congress.
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party: All you need to know about the kingmaker party in Goa
The MGP is Goa's first ruling party after Portuguese rule ended in the state in 1961.
Goa election results: MGP, GFP hold card as BJP, Cong fall short of majority
Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar, who failed to retain his assembly seat, resigned after failing to steer his party BJP to victory.
Goa election results: BJP saves Parrikar’s Panaji seat after initial scare
Goa elections - Parrikar said: "It's a fractured mandate, let us see what happens. We will wait for independent parties to decide."
Congress will form govt in Goa, there’s no doubt about it: Luizinho Faleiro
Faleiro, however, was non committal on whether he will approach the Goa Forward Party seeking an alliance with Vijai Sardesai.
Congress to seek support of like-minded parties in Goa to form government: Digvijaya Singh
Goa Forward which came into existence just a year ago, has won three seats, making its role crucial in the formation of next government. Another regional outfit, MGP, has bagged three seats.
Goa Election Result 2017: Congress, BJP in neck-and-neck fight
AAP, which was contesting the elections for the first time in the state under leadership of Elvis Gomes, failed to make any impact in the state.
Goa Election Result 2017: BJP’s Laxmikant Parsekar loses, victory for Congress’ Dayanand Sopte
Congress candidate Dayanand Raghunath Sopte has won the election by securing over 8,700 votes.
Goa election results 2017 highlights: Hung Assembly in Goa; Congress, BJP now at mercy of MGP, Goa Forward
Goa election results 2017: It's a hung assembly, Congress and BJP need the support of MGP and Goa Forward to form government in the state.
Goa Elections 2017: Eyeing victory today, Goa BJP pushing for Manohar Parrikar’s return
Party sources told The Indian Express that leaders at the meeting would look at ways to bring Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar back as chief minister.
Goa polls 2017: Mauritius Election Commissioner visits Goa to witness vote counting
The visit is part of the International Election Visitor Programme, 2017, organised the by Election Commission of India in cooperation with UNDAP.
Goa elections result 2017: Full list of constituencies and their winners
List of winners from the 2017 assembly elections in Goa.
Goa exit poll results: BJP likely to stay in power, AAP may manage single seat
Goa Assembly election results 2017: Here's what exit polls predict will happen on March 11, 2017. Get the latest on who will win Goa elections, here.
Goa Election Results 2012: Full list of winners of all constituencies in assembly elections of Goa and how it can change in 2017
The results for assembly elections 2017 will be declared on March 11.
Goa elections 2017: Inquiry ordered into allegation of excess spending by poll officials
It was alleged, particularly on social media platforms, that against the budgeted Rs 40 crore, Rs 57 crore were spent.
Goa: Governor Mridula Sinha addresses one-day special Assembly session
Sinha said she will refrain from making any policy statement, since the Model Code of Conduct is in force post February 4 assembly polls.
Parties in Goa seek EVMs instead of postal ballot for babus
There are total 15,590 postal ballots, of which the state Chief Electoral Officer has received 9,579 ballots so far.
Poll officials leaked postal ballots’ serial numbers: Congress
Congress Secretary Girish Chodankar said that this was done "to help the BJP by pressurise the government servants to vote for the party."