In Goa, single phase of voting will be held tomorrow in 40 constituencies. Polling will be held from 7 am to 6pm. Over 11 lakh 64 thousand 224 electorates will decide political fortune of 301 candidates including, 82 independent. Important candidates whose fate will be decided are Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Deputy Chief Minister Chandrakant Kavlekar, Opposition leader Digambar Kamat, Aam Aadmi Party Chief Ministerial candidate Amit Palekar and independent candidate Utpal Parikar.<br />''<br />''State Chief Electoral Officer Kunal said, elaborate arrangements have been made to ensure free and fair elections in Goa.<br />''One thousand 722 polling stations have been set up across the state. Fifty polling stations will be managed by all women whereas some polling stations will be handled by persons with disabilities. Special arrangements of voting has been made for 13 thousand 284 voters.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Polling parties have reached their respective polling stations this evening. Unvaccinated polling agents will need to produce RT-PCR negative report to enter polling stations. Polling officials have been instructed to strictly follow Covid protocol. Section 144 has been imposed in the state till 6 pm tomorrow. Holding of any procession or rally is also prohibited. Inter-district borders in the state have been sealed. Strict vigil is being maintained along state border areas of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Additional security forces have been deployed in sensitive areas of North and South Goa. Liquor shops across the state has also been closed in view of the polling tomorrow.</span><br />
News On AIR | February 13, 2022 6:21 PM
Goa: Single phase of voting to be held on Monday in 40 constituencies