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All exit polls were proven incorrect in Goa, says Modi
"BJP's vote share has increased in Manipur, Uttar Pradesh and Goa, even after being incumbent. All exit polls were proven incorrect in Goa, and the people of Goa have given us the chance to serve them for the third consecutive time," says Narendra Modi
"Presently we have 20+5 seats, but it is possible that we will have more seats when we go for floor test in Assembly," BJP Goa Desk Incharge C T Ravi.
BJP will form govt with full majority as 3 independent MLAs join hands, says Sawant
"Three independent MLAs have given us their letter of support, so we will form the government with a full majority," Goa BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade in Panaji press conference
"Split in votes among various parties ended up in our numbers being less than what we had hoped for...BJP won by a little over 33% of votes, remaining votes got divided," Congress. (ANI)
"We accept the verdict of the people of Goa. Our candidates fought bravely, despite several obstacles... People have voted BJP to power and we accept that. In several constituencies, we lost with very small margins," Congress leader P Chidambaram.
BJP inches closer to magic number with 17 seats in bag so far
"I don't know, it's a sensitive question," says BJP leader Vishwajit Rane on being asked if Pramod Sawant will continue as the CM. (ANI)
Congress's Michael Vincent Lobo wins Calangute seat and BJP's Rohan Khaunte wins Porvorim seat
BJP claims support of 3 independent candidates
Pramod Sawant wins Sanquelim seat in close fight with Congress
Chandrakant Shetye, an independent candidate from the Bicholim constituency declares support to BJP
"BJP will form the government in Goa; We will take MGP and independent candidates with us," says Goa CM and BJP leader Pramod Sawant. (ANI)
Congress leader Michael Lobo leading from Calangute constituency
Punjab Assembly Election Result 2022 Live: BJP ally Amarinder Singh loses to AAP candidate by over 13K votes
BJP leaders to meet Goa Governor today
Bharatiya Janata Party leaders to meet Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai today to stake a claim for government formation in the state. (ANI)
BJP's Vishwajit Rane wins Valpoi, Wife ahead with 5,879 margin in Poriem seat
Utpal Parrikar accepts defeat from Panjim
Independent candidate Utpal Parrikar from Panjim accepted his defeat, said,"did everything and put in a good fight." Parrikarrefused to comment on whether he will go back to BJP, according to media reports.
BJP closing in on half-way mark, CM Pramod Sawant now in lead
Chief Minister and BJP leader Pramod Sawant trialing from his constituency, Sanquelim while Congress in the lead.
Round one counting ends, Congress in 15 seats and BJP leads in 13 seats
BJP leads in 13 seats at the end of round one of counting of Goa Assembly elections.Congress leading in 15, MGP in 6, AAP in 1, and Independents in 2, as per early trends.
BJP leading in 11, Congress in 4
BJP's Atanasio (Babush) Monserrate leads in Panjim as counting under way in Manipur
Goa Congress reaches Supreme Court seeking disqualification of 10 MLAs who defected to BJP in 2017: Report
BJP leading in 17 seats, Congress leading in 10 seats as on 8:28 am in Goa Assembly Polls
Congress leading in VIP seat of Sanquelim in Goa as of 8:24 am
Congress leading in 6 seats, BJP leading in 4 in Goa in early trends
Goa Congress seeks meeting with Governor before Assembly polls result: Report
Election FAQs | What is a hung assembly?
If no political party or alliance manages to receive an absolute majority, it is known as a hung parliament. In such a scenario, it is not possible for any party to form a government without support from other political parties. Read more
Election FAQs: How a Chief Minister is elected
As the polling closes for the five states with Assembly Elections, let us take a look at how the Chief Minister of a state is elected.As per the Constitution of India, there is no specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Chief Minister of a state.
According to Article 164, the Governor of a state appoints the Chief Minister. However, he/she cannotappoint anyone as per their free will. Read more
Goa CM Pramod Sawant offers prayers at temple ahead of counting of votes
Assembly Election Results 2022: 10 things to know
Where is counting take place?
Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Punjab are the states that went for the polls in seven phases. The results of the assembly elections for five states will be declared on March 10.
When does the counting of votes start?
The counting of votes will begin at 8 am on March 10 across counting centres in the five states, under the respective Returning Officers.
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BJP and Congress to do battle
In Goa, it is a straightforward battle between the BJP and Congress, while AAP and TMC may affect the poll outcome in case of a hung assembly. Exit polls have also predicted a hung assembly, with no clear winner between the BJP and Congress.