Exit poll predict hung assembly in Goa

NEW DELHI: CVoter exit poll predicts a close-fought battle between the Congress and the BJP to gain control of Goa, with both parties unlikely to gain a clear majority in the 40-member state assembly.

The ruling BJP is expected to win anywhere between 7 to 11 seats in North and South Goa respectively, CVoter exit poll reported. The Congress is projected to win 5 to 9 seats in North Goa, and between 6 to 10 seats in South Goa.

The fate of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the smallest Indian state, seen as an interloper by opponents, hangs in the balance. CVoter predicts a narrow margin of 0-4 seats for the predominantly north-Indian party.


Other parties are expected to capture 2 to 8 seats in the state assembly. An alliance of Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), Shiv Sena and Goa Suraksha Manch (GSM) is also competing for the 40-member House.

The BJP, which had a pre-poll alliance in 2012, went alone this time after the MGP snapped the partnership. Goa, which went to polls on February 4, had a record-breaking 83 per cent voter turnout.

Exit Polls about Goa Assembly Elections:

	BJP+	Congress+	AAP	Others
India TV-CVoter	15-21	12-18	0-4	2-8
India News - MRC	15	10	7	8
	Total Seats: 40	Magic Number: 21

The counting of votes in Goa will take place on March 11, along with four other states - Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Uttar Pradesh, where Assembly polls were held.