Goa polls

After debacle in 5 states, Congress faces rise of AAP as exacerbate challenge in Punjab

Although Congress leaders strongly spoke against the farm laws which were eventually repealed by the Centre, it was reduced to a historic low in Uttar Pradesh, making the task of its revival even more difficult if not impossible. 

Mar 11, 2022, 13:54 PM IST

Goa Elections 2022: High voter turnout because people want BJP out, says Congress

Goa saw a high voter turnout of 78.94 per cent in polling for the 40 assembly seats on Monday.  "There is a huge anti-incumbency wave... I think it's going to be a very good result for Congress and we will get an absolute majority," says AICC in-charge of Goa, Dinesh Gundu Rao 

Feb 15, 2022, 07:34 AM IST

Goa registers nearly 79% voting in Assembly polls 2022

Sankhalim constituency registered the highest voting in North Goa at 89.61 per cent.

Feb 14, 2022, 21:53 PM IST

High voter turnout in Uttarakhand, Goa and parts of Uttar Pradesh: In pics

In Uttar Pradesh, where elections will be held in 403 assembly constituencies in seven phases, began voting for its second phase on Monday.

Feb 14, 2022, 17:19 PM IST

Goa Election 2022: Voting concludes with 78.94% turnout

Polling began at 7 am in Goa today and conclude at 6 pm. 301 candidates are in the fray for the 40 Assembly seats. CM Pramod Sawant said he's confident of BJP's win.

Feb 14, 2022, 07:27 AM IST

Goa Assembly polls: Key constituencies that can change the face of power

While each of the 40 constituencies of the Goa assembly has a role to play in the formation of a new government, stakes are higher than usual in some of the battlegrounds. 

Feb 13, 2022, 15:52 PM IST

Give us chance for development, welfare: Arvind Kejriwal to Goa, U'khand voters

"This time a new party-AAP is there in Uttarakhand and Goa. We will deliver on welfare, development-related works. Give AAP a chance," Kejriwal added.

Feb 13, 2022, 13:53 PM IST

Goa Assembly Polls 2022: Silent wave in my favour, says Utpal Parrikar

"It was not possible to surrender this constituency which was nurtured (by my father) with so much hard work. How could I have sat back calmly? So with the support from the people and workers, I had to enter the fray," said Parrikar. 

Feb 11, 2022, 13:58 PM IST

Goa Assembly Elections 2022: PM Narendra Modi to address mega rally in poll-bound state today

As per a press release issued by Goa Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), PM Modi will address a mega public meeting at 5.00 pm at Bodgeshwar Maidan. 

Feb 10, 2022, 06:52 AM IST

Congress to restart mining in Goa within 3 to 6 months of forming govt: Chidambaram

"We said that we will have a sustainable mining legal model ready in about a month or two. The model will be ready in a month and then we will begin to implement it immediately thereafter," Chidambaram told reporters.
 

Feb 06, 2022, 20:40 PM IST

Goa polls: Congress releases manifesto, promises resumption of mining activities

Congress leader P Chidambaram promised the resumption of mining activities in Goa if his party comes to power.

Feb 06, 2022, 17:15 PM IST

Goa Polls: Congress will form govt with full majority, says Rahul Gandhi

"We're taking a historic decision in Goa, a new 'Nyay Scheme' will be launched. Rs 6,000 per month, i.e. Rs 72,000 in a year, will automatically be transferred to Goa's poorest citizens," said Rahul Gandhi.

Feb 04, 2022, 19:31 PM IST

Stung by defections, Congress makes candidates take 'loyalty' pledge in Goa

The Congress candidates led by Digambar Kamat in Goa read out the affidavit promising that they will not resign from the party or switch over to any other political outfit in the next five years.

Feb 04, 2022, 17:12 PM IST

For Congress, it’s 'Gandhi Parivaar ka Goa', they treat the state as ‘vacation spot’: Amit Shah's dig

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “Goans need to choose between BJP's 'Golden Goa' and Congress's 'Gandhi parivar ka Goa'”. 

Jan 30, 2022, 17:48 PM IST

Manipur Elections 2022 Opinion Poll: BJP to form government again, Congress second

The ‘Janata Ka Mood’ - billed as the biggest opinion poll ever - has received over 12 lakh responses from people of the five states.

Jan 28, 2022, 17:36 PM IST

Goa polls: Utpal Parrikar to file nomination papers from Panaji assembly tomorrow

 Last week, Utpal Parrikar resigned from the primary membership of BJP after the party denied him a ticket and decided to contest the upcoming Goa election as an independent candidate.

Jan 26, 2022, 20:55 PM IST

No alliance in Goa as TMC ‘poached’ Congress leaders: Chidambaram

P Chidambaram said that after "poaching" incidents in Goa he did not get any instructions from the top Congress brass over TMC's alliance proposal.

Jan 23, 2022, 15:51 PM IST

I don't enter in verbal exchanges: Chidambaram on TMC’s claim he refused alliance for Goa polls

TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee had said that if the Congress fails to wrest power from the BJP in Goa, P Chidambaram should take the onus and resign. 

Jan 22, 2022, 23:40 PM IST

Goa polls: Mamata Banerjee, Leander Paes among TMC star campaigners

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, MP Abhishek Banerjee, Luizinho Faleiro, Nafisa Ali Sodhi, Leander Paes are some of the 30 declared star campaigners for Goa Assembly polls 2022.

Jan 22, 2022, 23:12 PM IST

Extended ban on physical rallies to limit campaigners: EC's revised guidelines- Key points

The Election Commission extended the ban on physical rallies, padayatra till January 31 and raised the number of people allowed for door-to-door campaigning.

Jan 22, 2022, 19:34 PM IST