The Congress was very optimistic about winning this time. It was dependent on the anti-incumbency factor as well as minority votes from South Goa. The AAP and the TMC, on the other hand, played spoiler.
Digital Desk: The Congress in Goa was so confident of victory in the Goa Legislative Assembly elections that it sought the appointment of the Governor for Thursday, 3 p.m., to stake a claim for the formation of a government. To prevent horse trading after the votes were counted, the party secured its MLAs in a resort. Senior leaders gathered in Goa for talks with other parties. But it was all in vain. The party was dissatisfied with the Vidhan Sabha results. It is now evident that the Congress would have to sit in opposition in Goa for the next five years. Once again, the grand old party has squandered a chance to win power in the beach state. However, the reason for power slipping this time is not lax decision-making but rather the division of its votes. Also Read: Punjab Election Result 2022: Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi Loses Both Seats to AAP The Goa Legislative Assembly elections results have dictated that the BJP will retain power in the state. Since the last election, the party has made strides. The BJP was the second-largest party in 2017. It has won the most seats in the assembly's 40-member strength this time. The results suggest that the BJP will be able to build the government on its own without relying on much outside help. Its nearest rival was the Congress, which has slid to second place. The Congress was very optimistic about winning this time. It was dependent on the anti-incumbency factor as well as minority votes from South Goa. The AAP and the TMC, on the other hand, played spoiler. They targeted the party's traditional vote bank in Congress and positioned themselves as the party's alternative. The BJP benefited from a very split opposition. "Congress needs to do introspection. Also, TMC and AAP dented us," Congress leader Michael Lobo told ABP News, conceding the party's defeat. The Goa Congress lacked dynamic leaders. The TMC stole its mainstay Luzinho Falerio a few months ago. A few more well-known figures have also joined opposing parties. The Congress was largely counting on figures such as Digambar Kamat and Michael Lobo, both of whom were seeking the CM's office in the hopes that the party would win.
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