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GOA ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2017 NEWS - Page 9
Goa Forward to contest on four seats to prevent division of non-BJP votes
January 18, 2017 16:06 IST
Elections to 40-member Goa Assembly would be held on February 4.
Goa polls: PM Modi to address public meeting on January 28
January 18, 2017 15:57 IST
Sawaikar said party President Amit Shah would be also be in the state before January 28, where he is expected to address two meetings during his visit.
Goa polls: Reality TV star, hockey player, fitness trainer and former cop in AAP candidate listSubscriber Only
January 18, 2017 03:12 IST
A reality show star, a fitness trainer, an international hockey player and a former policeman are among the Aam Aadmi Party candidates for Goa elections. CECILLE RODRIGUES, 34, is a known face on television after having emerged the first runner-up in a popular dance competition. She is contesting from Taleigao constituency, the stronghold of former […]
Sonia Gandhi to campaign in poll-bound states if health permits: Digvijaya Singh
January 17, 2017 21:31 IST
Singh said party's strategy is to defeat BJP for which it is in talks with various (non-congress) candidates
AAP alleges harassment by Goa govt officials; seek Election Commission’s intervention
January 17, 2017 16:31 IST
AAP's Secretary Pankaj Gupta said that its workers have been beaten up and the police has threatened to pull down party's advertisements even before the Model Code of Conduct is implemented.
Goa polls: EC issues notice to Arvind Kejriwal for ‘promoting’ bribery in election campaign
January 16, 2017 20:22 IST
The Congress had earlier demanded an apology from Kejriwal for "insulting" the voters of the state by asking them to accept money offered by all political party, but vote for AAP.
Goa polls: BJP announces seven more candidates
January 16, 2017 16:21 IST
The list which was cleared by Central Election Committee of BJP has refused ticket to two sitting legislators – Ramesh Tawadkar (Canacona) and Anant Shet (Mayem).
Goa: Two MLAs resign from State Assembly
January 16, 2017 15:11 IST
After tendering the resignation, Sardesai formally joined Goa Forward in Panaji in presence of his supporters.
Goa assembly elections: Tourism trade voters high on expectations ahead of polls
January 16, 2017 10:24 IST
The business community in this tourism hotbed is looking forward to quick redressal of their grievances.
Goa draws from its artist quartet to attract votersSubscriber Only
January 16, 2017 02:52 IST
An amalgamation of the drawing styles of the four artists, it depicts various Goans casting their votes, including individuals with physical disabilities.
Congress announces seven candidates for Goa polls
January 15, 2017 21:33 IST
The party's candidate from St Cruz would be Tony Fernandes while Fialho Xavier would be its candidate from Cumbarjua.
Congress announces 7 more candidates for Goa assembly polls
January 15, 2017 20:21 IST
During the ongoing pre-poll alliance talks with Congress, the NCP had demanded Vasco and Benaulim seats and even announced the candidature of Churchill Alemao from Benaulim and Jose Philip D'Souza from Vasco.
Goa polls: Mining ban-hit people pin hopes on election
January 15, 2017 14:30 IST
The ban on iron ore extraction and export in Goa imposed in 2012, was lifted by Supreme Court in April, 2014, with a cap on export till 20 million metric tons.
No alliance with BJP even post-polls, clears MGP
January 14, 2017 18:19 IST
MGP is currently fighting the upcoming polls in alliance with Goa Suraksha Manch and Shiv Sena.
Goa elections: BJP to announce second list of candidates on Sunday
January 14, 2017 16:53 IST
BJP had announced its first list of 29 candidates earlier this week which included 18 sitting legislators including Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar.
Goa Suraksha Manch chooses Ketan Bhatikar to replace Subhash Velingkar aide on Panaji seat
January 14, 2017 16:10 IST
Panaji is an important constituency for GSM, which has been a BJP bastion and was represented by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar till he was elevated to the union cabinet in 2015.
AAP to release series of segmented manifestos for GoaSubscriber Only
January 14, 2017 04:45 IST
The party’s Goa Livelihood Manifesto, released on Tuesday, touches issues like mining, tourism and the concerns of fishermen.
MGP list for Goa polls: A tainted GCA official; Congress, BJP turncoats
January 13, 2017 19:55 IST
As per the understanding among constituents of the alliance which will be contesting 35 seats, Sena will field four candidates, GSM six while rest will be contested by MGP.
Goa polls: After Gadkari’s remarks, Sripad Naik says willing to take up job
January 27, 2017 10:41 IST
However, he made it clear that neither he nor his fellow Goan Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has asked the party to nominate them as chief ministerial candidate for the state Assembly elections.
Atanasio Monserratte resigns from Goa Assembly; to contest from Panaji
January 13, 2017 17:16 IST
The legislator representing St Cruz constituency was expelled by Congress in 2015 for anti-party activities.
‘Let us cross that bridge when it comes’: Parrikar on possible return to Goa politics
January 27, 2017 10:41 IST
"This leader can either be from the elected representatives or we can even send (someone) from the Centre," he had told reporters in Panaji.
Goa polls: Congress names 27, looks for tie-up
January 13, 2017 04:11 IST
The Congress repeated six of its nine MLAs. Two of its MLAs moved to the BJP recently, while one was suspended by the party.
BJP can send someone from Centre to be Goa CM: Nitin GadkariSubscriber Only
January 13, 2017 03:57 IST
Gadkari’s statement is being read as a possibility of a comeback for Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar or Ayush Minister Shripad Naik to Goa as CM.
Interview: Being first-timers with no political baggage is a huge advantage, says Elvis GomesSubscriber Only
January 13, 2017 04:31 IST
AAP’s chief ministerial candidate for Goa, who took voluntary retirement from government to join politics, discusses poll prospects with SWETA DUTTA
Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘money’ remarks: No report sent to Election Commission yetSubscriber Only
January 13, 2017 00:09 IST
During his series of rallies in Goa between January 7-8, Kejriwal had appealed to voters to "accept money from the Congress and BJP candidates but vote for AAP."
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