In Goa, preliminary figures show that in Goa, the BJP is leading in 20 assembly constituencies, while the Congress is leading in 19 seats. TMC is leading in 5 seats. After exit polls predicted that the results in Goa would end in a dead heat, political parties in the state are preparing for a post-poll scenario. The counting of votes in the 40-seat state began at 8 am on Thursday. With over 300 candidates contesting in 40 assembly constituencies, Goa is witnessing a multi-cornered contest with parties including BJP, Congress, Trinamool Congress, and AAP. Meanwhile, BJP Goa CM Pramod Sawant on Tuesday traveled to Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The Congress on Wednesday said talks are on with the Aam Aadmi Party to garner sup...
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Goa Assembly Elections: Congress Releases List Of 36 Candidates With A ‘Pledge Of Loyalty’ Ahead Of Polls
Congress party in Goa has released the candidate list of 36 candidates. The name for the remaining seat will be announced soon. Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said this time all the candidates have taken a pledge that they will remain loyal and united, serving a full term if elected as MLA. Chidambaram said the party is hoping that the people of Goa will put their faith back into the party and elect them as the government in the upcoming elections. CONGRESS PLEDGE OF LOYALTY AHEAD OF GOA POLLS Why Loyalty Pledge ? Keeping the history of the party in mind, this pledge comes into play for Congress leaders for upcoming polls. The 36 candidates took a pledge of loyalty to their party in a temple, church and mosque. "At the feet of goddess Mahalaxmi, all 36 of us pledg...
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