Goa Daily

  The counting of votes for the Goa Zilla Panchayat Elections 2025 has underlined the Bharatiya Janata Party’s continued dominance in the state’s local governance landscape. With eight seats secured so far , the BJP has emerged as the single largest party, reaffirming its organisational strength and voter connect at the grassroots level. These elections are widely viewed as a political barometer ahead of future electoral contests in Goa, including the Assembly elections scheduled for 2027. Constituencies Where BJP Secured Victories According to results declared so far, BJP candidates have registered wins in key constituencies across North and South Goa. The party’s victorious candidates include: Namdev Chari – Honda (Sattari) Shidharth Dessai – Xeldem Franzilia Rodrigues – Calangute Maheshwar Govekar – Siolim Padmakar Malik – Latambarcem Sameksha Naik – Usgao-Ganje Mohan Gaonkar – Sanvordem Sunil Gawas – Sancoale These victories reflect BJP’s...

District magistrates of North Goa and South Goa have issued prohibitory orders ahead of the forthcoming zilla panchayat elections to ensure peaceful polling and orderly counting of votes. The restrictions aim to regulate public movement, prevent disturbances, and facilitate smooth conduct of the electoral process across all constituencies. The zilla panchayat elections are scheduled to be held on December 20, with counting of votes set for December 22. Closure of Eateries Near Polling Stations As per the orders, all restaurants, bars, tea shops, paan shops, eateries, dhabas, gaddas, and other food establishments located within a 100-metre radius of polling stations must remain closed from 6am to 9pm on polling day. Authorities stated that the move is intended to prevent crowding and maintain a controlled environment around polling booths. The restrictions will also apply to counting centres from 6am until the completion of the counting process on December 22. Restrictions on Publi...

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday expelled 10 of its members in Goa, nine of whom are contesting against the party in the upcoming zilla panchayat (ZP) elections. One member was expelled for alleged anti-party activities. The move comes as the party steps up efforts to maintain organisational discipline ahead of the local body polls. Party sources said the decision was taken after repeated attempts to persuade the dissidents to withdraw their nominations failed, leaving the leadership with little choice but to act. Expelled Members Include ZP Aspirants From Multiple Constituencies Those expelled include Shiva Suresh Chodankar and Kartik Kudnekar from Socorro, Bhavana Naik from Shiroda, Sanjana Velip and Sanjay Velip from Guirdolim, Atish Gaonkar from Dharbandora, Sudha Gaonkar from Sanvordem, Vipin Prabhugaonkar from Poinguinim, and Atchut Prakash Naik and Rajesh Shetty from Sancoale. According to party officials, most of the expelled members had filed nominations as rebel...

The State Election Commission has officially announced that the Goa Zilla Panchayat Elections 2025 will be conducted on December 20 , covering all 50 constituencies across the state. The formal notification is expected shortly, marking the beginning of an intense election phase as political parties and independent candidates prepare for grassroots-level campaigning. According to the schedule, nomination filing will begin on December 1 and conclude on December 9 , followed by scrutiny on December 10 . The final withdrawal date will be issued formally in the notification. The counting of votes is scheduled for December 22 , after which the results will determine the new structure of district-level governance for the next term. The Importance of Zilla Panchayat Elections in Goa’s Governance Structure The Zilla Panchayat elections hold significant importance within Goa’s governance framework, forming a critical component of the Panchayati Raj system , which empowers rural representati...