New Delhi: An estimated 66 per cent polling was recorded in Goa Assembly elections, according to the Election Commission.
Polling to elect the 40-member Goa legislative Assembly began in Goa on Saturday amidst tight security.
A host of senior leaders including the Congress President Sonia Gandhi and the BJP President Rajnath Singh have campaigned for their party candidates.
The prominent candidates are Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane of the Congress and six former Chief Ministers. Rane's son Vishwajeet is contesting the Valpoi seat as an Independent candidate.
The polling was held in 1000-odd polling stations across the state with central para-military forces and state police kept a close watch on polling stations.
Congress-NCP combine is contesting 38 seats, BJP 33, Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) 26, Communist Party of India four, Goa Suraj Party one, Janata Dal (S) 12, Republican Party of India (A) four, United Goans Democratic Party 11, Shiv Sena seven and former Congress MP Churchill Alemao led Save Goa Front 17 seats.
Counting will take place on June 5. Three constituencies – Panaji, Velim and Poinguinim – are witnessing straight contest, while triangular fight is on cards in Poriem, Valpoi, Shiroda, Loutolim, Benaulim, Curtorim and Navelim constituencies.
The Election Commission has banned the use of mobiles within 100 metres of polling station.
(With agency inputs)
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