Goa, Manipur Assembly Election Result 2022: BJP retains both states
The fate of Manipur and Goa, which went to polling for a new assembly, was decided on Thursday (March 10).
Manipur CM Biren Singh thanks people, PM Modi
“I thank the people of Manipur. I thank our national leaders PM Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda for guiding us, and due to that, we've won in Manipur. Victory in Goa, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh shows PM Modi's mantra of 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas'”: Manipur CM N Biren Singh
3 independent MLAs have given us their letter of support, so we will form the government with a full majority: Goa BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade
Home Minister congratulated CM of Goa
Grateful to the people of Goa for reposing their faith in the BJP. BJP under the leadership of PM. We will leave no stone unturned in fulfilling the aspirations of our sisters & brothers of Goa, Shah said.
Grateful to the people of Goa for reposing their faith in the BJP.
BJP under the leadership of PM @narendramodi Ji will leave no stone unturned in fulfilling the aspirations of our sisters & brothers of Goa.
Congratulations to @DrPramodPSawant, @ShetSadanand & our karyakartas.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 10, 2022
Amit Shah congratulates CM of Manipur
Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah congratulates chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa & thank voters for reposing their faith in the BJP.
Thank you, Manipur.
PM @narendramodi Ji’s resolve for a prosperous North-East has earned him a special place in the hearts of the people of our NE region, this victory is a testament to the same.
Congratulations to CM @NBirenSingh Ji, @AShardaDevi Ji and our karyakartas.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 10, 2022
I've won with low margins, but BJP won with majority: Pramod Sawant
Amid ongoing counting of votes, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party has won the Assembly elections by a majority.
Sawant also said that in the 40-member Goa Assembly, as many as 20 seats are confirmed for the BJP, while for three seats, the party has "confirmed support".
BJP likely to win in Goa
Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to retain power in Goa as it is emerging as the single largest party in the 40-member Goa Assembly. Goa has a total of 40 assembly seats and a party needs 21 seats to form a government in the state.
My workers campaigned for me: Goa CM Pramod Sawant
It was very challenging for me as I was campaigning state-wise but couldn't reach my own constituency. My workers campaigned for me. I've won with low margins but we (BJP) have won with a majority. It's a big deal, Goa CM Pramod Sawant told ANI.
We will get a clear majority in Goa: Devendra Fadnavis
"The people of Goa have given us a clear majority. We will get 20 seats or even 1-2 seats more. People have shown faith in PM Modi. Independent candidates are coming with us. MGP is also coming with us and taking all together, we will form our govt," said BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis.
Celebrations at the residence of BJP's N Biren Singh in Manipur
Celebrations at the residence of Manipur CM N Biren Singh in Imphal as BJP leads in the state as per official EC trends. CM N Biren Singh leading in Heingang by 18,271 votes.
#WATCH | Celebrations at the residence of Manipur CM N Biren Singh in Imphal as BJP leads in the state as per official EC trends. CM N Biren Singh leading in Heingang by 18,271 votes. pic.twitter.com/4AUbchWfAm
— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022
Three Independent candidates join hands with BJP in Goa
Independent candidate from Cortalim, Manuel Vaz and from Curtorim, Alexio Reginaldo have extended their support to BJP.
We have to accept people's mandate: Congress Goa leader Michael Lobo
"We had thought that we will win but we have to accept the people's mandate. We have got 12 seats, BJP has got 18 seats. We will work strongly as the opposition. Congress will have to work hard to win the confidence of people," said Congress leader Michael Lobo
AAP wins 2 seats in Goa: Arvind Kejriwal
"AAP wins two seats in Goa. Congratulations and best wishes to Capt Venzy and Er Cruz. It's the beginning of honest politics in Goa," tweeted AAP's Arvind Kejriwal.
AAP wins two seats in Goa. Congratulations and best wishes to Capt Venzy and Er Cruz. Its the beginning of honest politics in Goa
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) March 10, 2022
Manipur Election Result update
BJP wins 1 and leads on 21, JD(U) wins 1 and leads on 1 as per official EC trends. Counting continues.
BJP will form govt in Goa: Parmod Sawant
"The credit for this win goes to the party workers...BJP will form the govt in Goa," said Goa CM Pramod Sawant.
#WATCH "The credit for this win goes to the party workers...BJP will form the govt in Goa," says Goa CM Pramod Sawant#GoaElections2022 pic.twitter.com/dVGPvnNidh
— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022
Congress leading from Calangute constituency
Congress leader Michael Lobo is leading from Calangute constituency.
We will swipe this Goa election: BJP's Vishwajit Rane
We will sweep this Goa election. People have rejected scamsters, outsiders. They have voted for a party that works for the people of Goa, said BJP leader Vishwajit Rane.
"Party leadership will decide," he said, on being asked if Pramod Sawant will continue as the CM.
Congress leads in Goa's Quepem constituency
Congress leader Altone D'costa leading, BJP's Chandrakant Kavlekar trailing, in Quepem constituency, as per EC.
Pramod Sawant trailing Cong rival Dharmesh Saglani by 436 votes in Goa
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is trailing his Congress rival Dharmesh Saglani by 436 votes at the end of the first round of counting in the constituency of Sanquelim in South Goa.
BJP leading in 24 seats in Manipur
BJP is leading in 24 seats in Manipur as per early trends. Congress is leading in 14 seats.
BJP leading in Goa's Valpoi seat
BJP's Vishwajit Rane leading in the Valpoi Assembly constituency, in early trends, as per Election Commission.
BJP leading in Manipur's Heirok seat
Bharatiya Janata Party leading in Heirok, Assembly constituency, as per EC.
BJP leads in Panaji constituency
Bharatiya Janata Party's Atanasio Monserrate leading in Panaji Assembly constituency, as per Election Commission.
Congress leading in Goa in early trends
Congress is leading with 17 seats in Goa as per early trends. The BJP is leading with 14 seats and MGP+ are leading in 4 seats so far.
Early trends favour BJP
BJP is leading in 14 seats in Manipur as per early trends. The saffron camp is followed by Congress, which is leading in 7 seats.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh offers prayers
Manipur CM N Biren Singh offered prayers at Shree Govindajee Temple in Imphal, on verdict day for Assembly elections.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh offers prayers at Shree Govindajee Temple in Imphal, on verdict day for Assembly elections pic.twitter.com/zy4GyzwqzG
— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022
MGP and alliance open account
Early trends show BJP leading in 14 seats in Goa, Congress in 12 and MGP+ in 4.
BJP leading in 9 seats in Goa
As per the early trends, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 9 seats in Goa while Congress is leading in 6 seats.
Strong Rooms open in Goa
The strong rooms have just been opened in the presence of candidates and observers. Postal ballots will be taken to the counting halls through a dedicated corridor of security personnel. Counting for South Goa will be done at Damodar College, said Collector Ruchika Katiyal.
Goa | The strong rooms have just been opened in the presence of candidates&observers. Postal ballots will be taken to the counting halls through a dedicated corridor of security personnel. Counting for South Goa will be done at Damodar College: Collector Ruchika Katiyal pic.twitter.com/APJLOv1U6Z
— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022
Visuals from Imphal
Visuals from Thoubal District Commissioner Office Complex where counting of votes will begin at 8 am for Manipur Assembly Election:
Imphal | Counting of votes to begin at 8am for #ManipurElection2022, at Thoubal District Commissioner Office Complex pic.twitter.com/jEZybrYYdu
— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022
BJP, Congress to keep a close watch on results in Goa due to possibility of hung assembly
Amid predictions of a hung assembly, leaders of BJP and Congress in Goa would be keeping a close watch on the results of assembly elections on Thursday to assess their chances of forming government in the state.
Visuals from Altinho, Panaji in Goa
Goa set for counting of votes from 8 am
Goa set for counting of votes from 8 am; Visuals from Altinho, Panaji#GoaElections2022 pic.twitter.com/RAqSBuIGWI
— ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2022
