Goa voted on February 14, but postal ballots are permitted up to the morning of counting on March 10 for government servants on election duty and services personnel. The Congress has accused the BJP of using the long gap to get details of these voters and pressure them cast their ballots in its favour
Though historical data shows that leaders have paid a political price for defecting, winners are likely to trust their political strength as individuals in making a decision, instead of going by party diktats
AICC Goa desk incharge Dinesh Gundu Rao told reporters that all these parties are of the view that Goa needs to be rid of a "corrupt and communal” government led by BJP.
Arvind Kejriwal, who is Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Admi Party national convener, is expected to hold a press conference in Goa on November 1.
The Bengal chief minister will reach Goa on October 28 for a two-day visit to kick start Trinamool's campaign for the February Assembly polls
P Chidambaram, who is the AICC Goa poll in-charge, was addressing party workers after inaugurating the state election campaign office in Panaji.
Congress has taken lead heading in 10 seats in the state assembly with just 40 seats according to latest counting trends at 12.52 pm. The ruling BJP is leading in 8 seats, while others including the MG Party-Goa Suraksha Manch-Shiv Sena coalition, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and independents are leading in 8 seats.
Congress has taken lead heading in 10 seats in the state assembly with just 40 seats according to latest counting trends at 12.52 pm. The ruling BJP is leading in 8 seats, while others including the MG Party-Goa Suraksha Manch-Shiv Sena coalition, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and independents are leading in 8 seats.
The curtains came down today on the high-pitch campaign for Uttar Pradesh and Goa Assembly elections, capping more than month-long electioneering in five states.