Goa State Assembly Elections

Goa Vidhansabha Polls 2012

Goa is the smallest state in India area-wise, but every other thing about this Indian state is just BIG. It is officially the party capital of India and foreigners and Indians alike just love the Goan beaches and Goan parties. But, every 5 years, just like all other states of India, Goa goes to polls as well. Goa State Govt comprises of a forty member Legislative Assembly.

BJP and Congress form the major parties in the state. But in the past 15 years, Goa has been very indecisive in choosing its representatives. In March 2005, Goan assembly was dissolved by the Governor and President's rule was imposed. Congress came to power after the by-elections and won the 2007 polls as well. Some other parties of importance in Goan politics is the United Goans Democratic Party, NCP and MGP.

In the context of the 2012 polls which are scheduled on 3rd March, BJP seems to be on a stronger ground. Congress Govt has been marred by huge scams in the center as well as in state and BJP hopes that this will result in positive votes in their favor.

Some facts on Goa Assembly Polls 2012:

Goa Election 2012 Dates:

Goa will got to polls last in 5 state elections, with polls due on 3rd March. Results will be declared on 6th March 2012.

Goa Election Results:

General Elections 2009:

In the 2009 General Elections, BJP won the Panaji seat while Congress won the Mormugao seat. Detailed Goa election results are here.

Assembly Results for Goa in 2007:

Congresss emerged as the largest party with 16 seats, but BJP was not far behind with 14 seats in the 2007 polls. Detailed coverage of Goa 2007 Assembly results is here.

Goa Election Results 2012:

BJP registered a thumping majority while Congress had to end up even below the tally of other parties combined.