Panaji: Exuding confidence, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form a government in the state. He said BJP has the support of three Independents and also Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP).
Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis reiterated that his party will take the three independents and MGP along to form the next government in Goa.
The ruling BJP is seeking a third straight term in power in the coastal state. Party leaders will be meeting the Goa Governor to stake claim for the government formation.
Along with Goa, counting of votes were held for four other states - Punjab, UP, Manipur and Uttarakhand.
Here are the Highlights on Goa Election Result 2022:
Mar 10, 2022 18:41 (IST)
Goa Election Results: MGP extends support to BJP
We've won 20 seats. MGP has also given us a letter of support. 3 independent MLAs have also supported us. So now we are 20+3+2 =25. There is a possibility that more candidates will join us. So we are forming the government, says BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis
Mar 10, 2022 18:36 (IST)
PM Modi to address BJP workers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address BJP workers from the Party Headquarters in Delhi at around 7 pm
Mar 10, 2022 17:50 (IST)
Goa Election Results: MGP will be allying with BJP in Goa, says Devendra Fadnavis
Exuding confidence in forming a BJP government in Goa, Devendra Fadnavis said that Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) would also be allying with BJP in Goa along with other Independent candidates.
Mar 10, 2022 17:31 (IST)
Goa Election Results: BJP wins 20 seats
BJP wins 20 seats, Congress wins 9 & leads on 2, Maharashtrawadi Gomantak and AAP win 2 each, Goa Forward Party and Revolutionary Goans Party win 1 each & Independent 3
Mar 10, 2022 17:25 (IST)
Party will decide the Chief Ministerial Candidate, Says Pramod Sawant
We now even have the support of the 3 Independents and also MGP. They are giving us support, so we are taking their support. As for CM candidate, that is something that the party leaders and party workers will decide, said Pramod Sawant
