Goa Civic Polls: BJP Wins 5 Of 6 Councils, 25 Of 30 Seats In Corporation

Panaji:

The ruling BJP on Monday gained majority in 5 out of six municipal councils in Goa the place elections had been held on March 20.

The BJP additionally gained a majority within the Company of Metropolis of Panaji (CCP) the place election was held on the identical day, ballot officers stated.

Whereas the elections weren’t fought on occasion traces, the BJP in addition to the Congress had fielded panels led by their members.

Panaji MLA and BJP chief Atanasio Monserratte’s panel gained 25 out of 30 seats within the CCP which governs the state capital.

The ruling occasion’s panels additionally gained in Canacona, Curchorem, Bicholim, Valpoi and Pernem municipal councils, whereas a Congress-led panel gained majority solely in Cuncolim municipal council.

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated folks have as soon as once more positioned their religion within the BJP.

“Although the elections weren’t fought on occasion traces, the panels fielded by the occasion gained with majority,” he stated, including that the BJP will kind ruling our bodies in all these municipal councils and the Company of Metropolis of Panaji.
 

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