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Goa assembly polls: CM Pramod Sawant trailing Congress candidate

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant was trailing behind the Congress candidate in Goa's Sankahlim seat on Thursday, as per the latest trends

Goa elections: Cong leading in 15 seats, BJP in 13, MGP ahead in 6

The Congress was leading in 15 Assembly seats of Goa, while the BJP was ahead in 13, as per the latest trends available of 38 out of the 40 seats in the state.

Exit polls give BJP slight edge in Goa; CM Sawant circumspect

Even as majority of the exit polls gave BJP the edge, with some even predicting a majority for the party in the 40-member Goa Assembly, CM Sawant appears to be more circumspect in his prediction

CM Pramod Sawant seeks help from MEA for safe return of Goans from Ukraine

Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Thursday sought the help of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the safe return of Goans who are currently in the crisis-hit Ukraine.

Goa records 79% voting in polls; Sawant says BJP to win over 22 seats

Goa on Monday registered a very high voter turnout of 78.94 per cent in polling for the 40 Assembly seats which passed off peacefully with no untoward incident reported

Some unhappy leaders spreading rumours I'm ending Parrikar legacy: Goa CM

Incidentally, the BJP did not give a ticket to Utpal Parrikar, the son of the late former CM and Union minister, for the Panaji Assembly seat for polls scheduled on February 14

Goa CM not sure of winning his seat so Shah is campaigning for him: Cong

Shah is scheduled to address a public meeting at Sankhalim, from where Sawant is the BJP candidate, on Wednesday evening

Budget 2022 inks blueprint for India for next 25 years: Goa CM Sawant

The budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will lay a blueprint for India for the next 25 years, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday.

Goa Polls: Rahul to hold virtual rally in CM Sawant's constituency on Feb 2

To boost the morale of party workers ahead of the assembly polls, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will campaign in Goa and hold a virtual rally in Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's constituency Sanquelim

Goa CM files nomination papers; Parrikar's son to contest as independent

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday filed his nomination papers from the Sanquelim constituency in North Goa for the February 14 Assembly polls.

BJP will win 22 plus seats in Goa assembly election: CM Pramod Sawant

The BJP will form a majority government with at least 22 seats, said Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.

PM Modi asked CMs to accelerate Covid-19 vaccination pace, says Sawant

Modi on Thursday interacted with the chief ministers over the Covid-19 situation in the country

Public gatherings restricted to 100 people in Goa, says CM Pramod Sawant

Amid the rise in COVID-19 cases in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that public gatherings in the poll-bound coastal state has been limited to 100 people in outdoor venues

Covid infection rate in Goa has risen from 1.8% to 3.5%: CM Sawant

The Covid infection rate in the state has almost doubled from 1.8 per cent to 3.5 per cent, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said

PM Modi first Indian to be recognised as world leader: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the first politician from Independent India to be recognised as a world leader, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday.

PM Modi will attend 60 years of Goa's independence celebration: CM Sawant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Goa on December 19 to attend 60 years of Goa's independence celebration, said Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant."PM Modi has been invited to the program to celebrate 60 years of Goa's independence. He will reach Azad Maidan at around 2 pm. This will be followed by the Prime Minister's program at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium at 3 pm," said Sawant.Prime Minister Modi will also lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over 650 crores during his visit.According to Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Goa Liberation Day is celebrated on December 19 every year to mark the success of 'Operation Vijay' undertaken by the Indian Armed Forces that liberated Goa from Portuguese rule.PM Modi will also felicitate the freedom fighters and veterans of 'Operation Vijay' at the function.The Prime Minister will inaugurate multiple development projects including the renovated Fort Aguada Jail Museum, Super Speciality Block at Goa Medical ...

Will investigate evidence against ex-Minister linked to sex scandal: Goa CM

The Goa government will 100 per cent inquire into all evidence linked to accusations of sexual exploitation, which forced Urban Development Minister Milind Naik to resign, CM Pramod Sawant said

Goa Assembly polls: BJP 'targeting' 500 minority votes at each booth

For the forthcoming assembly polls in Goa, BJP has set up a target to get 500 minority community votes in each booth.

'What's your Aadhaar number', when Goa CM almost fell for phishing scam

The CM said that he had received several complaints from job-seeking youth, about fake call letters and offer letters guaranteeing government jobs, both in the central as well as as state govt

BJP targeting 'tourist politicians' in Goa ahead of assembly election

Although with its organisational strength and central backing, the BJP seems well-placed in the election, leadership and governance issues remain a challenge