The BJP-MGP alliance secured a majority in the Goa Zilla Panchayat elections, the results of which were announced on Monday. Together, the two parties claimed over 30 of the state’s 50 ZP seats, while the Congress won 10 seats, according to PTI. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude to the citizens of the state and appreciated the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) workers for their efforts.
Calling X, PM Modi said, “Goa stands with good governance. Goa stands with progressive politics. I thank my sisters and brothers of Goa for blessing BJP-MGP (NDA) family with strong support in Zilla Panchayat elections.”
“This will add further impetus to our drive to grow Goa. We are committed to supporting the dreams and aspirations of the people of this wonderful state. Our hard working NDA Karyakartas have done commendable work on the ground which has led to this result,” he added.
Earlier, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed his gratitude at X to the people of the state for trusting the BJP and giving the party a decisive victory. He congratulated all the newly elected Zilla Panchayat members from the BJP-MGP alliance (NDA) and noted that the strong mandate reflects public confidence in the Double Engine Sarkar led by PM Modi and led by BJP National President JP Nadda and BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin.
He also appreciated the dedicated party workers led by Goa BJP President Damu Naik for their unremitting efforts in carrying forward the vision of the party. Sawant expressed confidence that the BJP-led alliance will drive all-round development, strengthen transparent and accountable governance and work for a developed Goa and a developed India.
Goa Zilla Panchayat Election Result
The Aam Admi Party (AAP) and the Revolutionary Goans Party won one seat each. In addition, four independent candidates won in the elections held on December 20.
To ensure the smooth conduct of the elections, the State Election Commission (SEC) has set up around 1,284 polling stations, including 658 in North Goa and 626 in South Goa, an ANI report said. Unlike previous elections, electronic voting machines were not used and voting was done by means of ballots.
The Zilla Panchayat elections are seen as a key political event ahead of the 2027 Goa Assembly elections, with the outcome expected to influence future political alliances and electoral strategies in the state.
Meanwhile, in the 2022 assembly elections, the BJP emerged as the single largest party winning 20 seats, followed by the Congress with 11 seats. Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party and AAP secured two seats each, independents won three seats and other candidates contested the remaining two.
