Live updates : Goa Zilla Panchayat Election Results 2025
The recently concluded Goa Zilla Panchayat Election 2025 saw a significant participation of over 200 candidates from various political parties and independent contenders competing for the 50 seats in Goa. The ongoing vote counting process is expected to have a substantial impact on the political landscape of the coastal state leading up to the 2027 Assembly elections. Goa recorded an impressive voter turnout of 70.81% in the Zilla Panchayat elections, with more than 226 candidates contesting across 50 constituencies. The BJP, Congress, AAP, Goa Forward Party (GFP), and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) were among the key contenders in the election.
The counting of votes for the Goa Zilla Panchayat Election 2025 will began at 8 am! A voter turnout of 70.81 per cent was recorded in Goa. The polling took place on all 50 seats across the coastal state, with over 8.68 lakh people (4.20 lakh male and 4.48 lakh female) eligible to exercise their franchise, according to the Goa State Election Commission (SEC).
The State Election Commission (SEC) arranged a total of 1,284 polling booths for the election, with 658 in North Goa and 626 in South Goa. It is worth mentioning that electronic voting machines (EVMs) were not utilized during the voting process; instead, traditional ballot papers were used.
The voter turnout in North Goa was recorded at 72.66%. The voter turnout in South Goa was recorded at 68.93%.
During the Zilla Panchayat elections, incumbent MLAs actively participated in campaigning, viewing it as an opportunity to strengthen their power within their Assembly segments. Interestingly, aside from nine existing Zilla Panchayat members, most candidates running in the elections are newcomers, introducing a sense of novelty and uncertainty to the electoral competition.
In the upcoming Goa Panchayat elections, a total of 111 candidates are vying for seats in North Goa, while 115 candidates are contesting in South Goa. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has put forward 40 candidates, with the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) fielding three candidates and supporting seven Independents. The Goa Forward Party (GFP) has formed an alliance with the Congress party, with GFP contesting in nine seats and the Congress party contesting in 36 seats. Independently, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) have entered the race in the Goa panchayat elections 2025.
Authorities have implemented prohibitory orders requiring the closure of all restaurants, bars, tea shops, paan shops, and other eateries situated within a 100-meter radius of all counting centers. These restrictions will be in effect from 6 am on Monday until the conclusion of the vote counting process. Officials have cautioned that any breach of the prohibitory orders will result in severe penalties under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, as well as other relevant laws.
Vote counting is currently in progress for the Goa Zilla Panchayat elections, where more than 200 candidates representing different political parties and independent groups are competing for the 50 available seats. This election is anticipated to have a significant impact on the political environment of the coastal state leading up to the 2027 Assembly elections.
Vote counting has commenced at 15 polling centers in both North and South Goa. Today, the future of 226 candidates will be determined.
Results from constituencies including Arambol, Siolim, Calangute, St. Cruz, Latambarcem, Honda, Usgao–Ganje, Quela (Kavle), Raia, Davorlim, Sanvordem, Rivona, Xeldem, and Cola are expected to be the first to be announced as the vote counting process continues for the 2025 Goa Zilla Panchayat election.
Security measures have been implemented throughout Goa in preparation for the counting of votes in the Zilla Panchayat Election 2025. Over 200 candidates from various political parties and independents are vying for the 50 available seats, with the results anticipated to have a significant impact on the political landscape of Goa leading up to the 2027 Assembly elections.
The State Election Commission (SEC) set up a combined 1,284 polling centers in Goa, with 658 situated in North Goa and 626 in South Goa. In a departure from previous practices, voters cast their ballots using paper ballots for the Zilla Panchayat elections since electronic voting machines (EVMs) were not utilized.
During the panchayat elections, Goa witnessed a 70.81% voter turnout. The regions of Latambarcem in North Goa recorded the highest voting percentage at 88.29%, followed by Nagargao with 86.71% and Pale with 86.58%. The lowest voter turnout was recorded in South Goa’s Navelim.
The upcoming Zilla Panchayat election is seen as a significant battle between the BJP–MGP and Congress–GFP alliances. In addition, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) are gaining prominence as key competitors, increasing the competitive nature of the election.
North Goa Zilla panchayat elections: 111 candidates in fray. Check list of candidates
01. Arambol (5 candidates)
Jacinta Francis D’Souza – Revolutionary Goans Party
Manisha Santosh Korkhankar – BJP
Natty Piter Fernandes – INC
Radhika Uday Palyekar – Independent
Shrutika Sham Shetye – Independent
02. Morjim (5 candidates)
Priyanka Shivanand Dabholkar – INC
Samiya Balaji Kannaikar – Independent
Shilpa Sanjay Mhamal – Goa Forward Party
Suvarna Uttam Harmalkar – Aam Aadmi Party
Tara Babuso Hadfadkar – Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party
03. Dhargal (7 candidates)
Aniket Gokuldas Salgaonkar – Goa Forward Party
Anil Shankar Harmalkar – Revolutionary Goans Party
Dnyaneshwar Yashwant Shivji – Independent
Prasad Kamlakar Shahapurkar – Aam Aadmi Party
Rama Vasudev Naik – Independent
Shrikrishna Ravindra Harmalkar – BJP
Uday Krishna Mandrekar – Independent
04. Torxem (4 candidates)
Gajanan Dattaram Gadekar – Independent
Keshav Ladko Kambli – Aam Aadmi Party
Narayan Govind Shirodkar – Revolutionary Goans Party
Raghoba Ladu Kambli – BJP
05. Siolim (6 candidates)
Dionizia Joyce Britto – Aam Aadmi Party
Jayandrath Rama Padolkar – Revolutionary Goans Party
Maheshwar Manohar Govekar – BJP
Parmanand Jagannath Mandrekar – Independent
Roshan Chodankar – INC
Shiva Suresh Chodankar – Independent
06. Colvale (4 candidates)
Kavita Kiran Kandolkar – Independent
Pradnya Prasad Sawant – Revolutionary Goans Party
Sapna Vasudev Mapari – BJP
Snejana Spencer Pereira – Aam Aadmi Party
07. Aldona (6 candidates)
Alvito Joseph August D’Silva – Independent
Mary alias Maria Menezes – INC
Prajyot Laximan Mandrekar – Revolutionary Goans Party
Sheilesh Sham Harmalkar – Aam Aadmi Party
Subash Krishna Morajkar – BJP
Tome John Tavares – Independent
South Goa Zilla Panchayat elections: 115 candidates contesting across 25 constituencies. Check list of candidates
01. Usgao–Ganje (4 candidates)
Devata Suresh Porob – Independent
Manisha Krishna Shenvi Usgaonkar – Indian National Congress
Nerupa Umesh Gaude – Revolutionary Goans Party
Sameksha Vaman Naik – Bharatiya Janata Party
02. Betqui–Candola (4 candidates)
Shaunakh Shamprasad Kamat – Aam Aadmi Party
Shramesh Sukdu Bhosle – Bharatiya Janata Party
Sunil Dharma Jalmi – Independent
Vinay Vithal Gaude – Revolutionary Goans Party
03. Curti (4 candidates)
Bhiku Govind Kerkar – Independent
Minu Govind Gawde – Aam Aadmi Party
Pritesh Premanand Gaonkar – Bharatiya Janata Party
Ramdas Krishna Temyekar – Indian National Congress
04. Veling–Priol (4 candidates)
Aditi Devidas Gaude – Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party
Neeta Rupo Jalmi – Revolutionary Goans Party
Sarita Shashi Panjikar – Aam Aadmi Party
Sonali Jaikrishna Naik – Independent
05. Queula (2 candidates)
Ganapat Dharmu Naik – Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party
Vishvesh Sham Naik – Revolutionary Goans Party
06. Borim (5 candidates)
Bhavana Manurai Naik – Independent
Chandan Kumud Gaude – Aam Aadmi Party
Harsha Sujit Borkar – Revolutionary Goans Party
Poonam Chandrakant Samant – Bharatiya Janata Party
Pranoti Premanand Shetkar – Indian National Congress
07. Siroda (4 candidates)
Deepinti Dhiraj Shirodkar – Revolutionary Goans Party
Gauri Subhash Shirodkar – Bharatiya Janata Party
Kajal Vishant Gaonkar – Goa Forward Party
Rakhi Sanjay Gaunkar – Independent
08. Raia (6 candidates)
Antoneta Joaquim Fernandes – Revolutionary Goans Party
Fatima Domingo Gaonkar – Independent
Inacina Luis Pinto – Goa Forward Party
Jeromina Rosario Colaco – Aam Aadmi Party
Joana Minguel Fernandes – Independent
Sarika Priti Saibano Gauncar – Independent
09. Nuvem (4 candidates)
Anthony Cedly Simao Braganza – Indian National Congress
John Rodolfo Fernandes – Independent
Luis Minguel Barreto – Aam Aadmi Party
Sebastiao Willy Vincente Silveira – Revolutionary Goans Party
10. Colva (5 candidates)
Anthony Egidio Roberts – Revolutionary Goans Party
Antonio Leao Jeronimo Agostinho Fernandes – Aam Aadmi Party
Domingos Antonio Fernandes – NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar)
Nelly Jose Rodrigues – Independent
Venicia Inacio Carvalho – Indian National Congress
11. Velim (6 candidates)
Cruz Josinho Pinto – Independent
Dagley Estevao Fernandes – Revolutionary Goans Party
Frank Constancio Viegas – Independent
Isaca Marcelina Felix Fernandes – Aam Aadmi Party
John Beda Pedro Pereira – Independent
Julio Gregorio Antonio Fernandes – Indian National Congress
12. Benaulim (4 candidates)
Grrayfans Filipe Fernandes – NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar)
Joseph Jesus Gabriel Antonio Fidelis Pimenta – Aam Aadmi Party
Luiza Antonio Pereira E Rodrigues – Indian National Congress
Maria Da Luz Arlinda Joao Gomes E Rebelo – Independent
13. Davorlim (4 candidates)
Floriano Fernandes – Indian National Congress
Pradeep Harichandra Verlekar – Independent
Satyavijay Nagesh Naik – Bharatiya Janata Party
Vallabh Krishna Varak – Independent
14. Guirdolim (4 candidates)
Gokuldas Mahadev Gaonkar – Bharatiya Janata Party
Joseph Peixoto – Aam Aadmi Party
Mahesh Bhamtu Velip – Independent
Sanjay Arjun Velip – Indian National Congress
15. Curtorim (5 candidates)
Astra Ranzille Da Silva – Indian National Congress
Edison Rosario Cardoso – Independent
Joseph Cardoz – Aam Aadmi Party
Satish Dinker Shet – Independent
Vivek Sudam Naik – Independent
16. Navelim (4 candidates)
Agnela D’Costa E Diniz – NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar)
Beatris D’Souza E Fernandes – Aam Aadmi Party
Laxmi Baburao Shetkar – Bharatiya Janata Party
Malifa Cardozo – Indian National Congress
17. Sanvordem (6 candidates)
Atish Barkelo Gaonkar – Independent
Bramhanand Govind Gaonkar – Independent
Mohan Parshuram Gaonkar – Bharatiya Janata Party
Rajendra Harichandra Shirodkar – Indian National Congress
Sapnesh Shankar Gaonkar – Revolutionary Goans Party
Urmila Umesh Kalekar – Aam Aadmi Party
18. Dharbandora (7 candidates)
Gitesh Gurudas Gaonkar – Revolutionary Goans Party
Govind Kusta Gaonkar – Independent
Mahadev Sagun Shetkar – Independent
Nilesh Mangesh Mapari – Independent
Pratiksha Mahesh Sangodkar – Independent
Rupesh Ramnath Dessai – Bharatiya Janata Party
Shashikant Vishnu Velip – Aam Aadmi Party
19. Rivona (3 candidates)
Rajeshree Rajesh Gaonkar – Bharatiya Janata Party
Sahidnya Santosh Gaonkar – Goa Forward Party
Tejashwini Gaonkar – Aam Aadmi Party
20. Xeldem (5 candidates)
James Maxie Fernandes – Aam Aadmi Party
John Marshal Luis Barretto – Independent
Ramananda Anand Naik – Independent
Rosario Mariano Fernandes – Indian National Congress
Shidharth Shriniwas Gauns Dessai – Bharatiya Janata Party
21. Barcem (4 candidates)
Anjali Arjun Velip – Bharatiya Janata Party
Renu Ramesh Matonkar – Aam Aadmi Party
Roshan Rupesh Velip – Indian National Congress
Seema Rajendra Velip – Independent
22. Cola (3 candidates)
Samiksha Sudhakar Kholkar – Aam Aadmi Party
Sumitra Ravindra Pagi – Indian National Congress
Tejal Ajay Pagui – Bharatiya Janata Party
23. Poinguinim (7 candidates)
Ajita Xantarama Loliencar – Bharatiya Janata Party
Diksha Daya Pagui – Independent
Prashant Mukund Naik – Goa Forward Party
Rajesh Bhiso Gaonkar – Aam Aadmi Party
Shailesh Umesh Pagi – Independent
Umesh Tolu Gaonkar – Independent
Vipin Keshav Prabhu Gaonkar – Independent
24. Sancoale (8 candidates)
Aalak Audut Naik – Aam Aadmi Party
Achut Prakash Naik – Independent
Gilbert Mariano Rodrigues – Independent
Kalidas Vaingankar – Independent
Rajesha Shetty – Independent
Shivanand Nagvenkar – Independent
Sunil Mahadeo Gawas – Bharatiya Janata Party
Vasant Naik – Indian National Congress
25. Cortalim (3 candidates)
Angeline Araujo Tellis – Revolutionary Goans Party
Merciana Mendes – Independent
Sandra Rodrigues – Indian National Congress
In the upcoming Zilla Panchayat elections in North Goa, a diverse range of 111 candidates will be competing across 25 constituencies. Major political parties such as the BJP, Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, Revolutionary Goans Party, and Goa Forward Party have shown strong participation, alongside a considerable presence of Independent candidates. This robust display of candidates signifies intense grassroots competition in the region.
There are crowded contests in multiple North Goa constituencies, with Dhargal having the most candidates at seven. Arambol and Siolim follow closely behind with five and six candidates respectively. The presence of candidates from both national parties and regional outfits, along with independents, is likely to divide votes in these constituencies.
In the North Goa constituencies, independent candidates have gained significant traction. Constituencies such as Aldona, Siolim, Torxem, and Calangute are witnessing the presence of multiple independent candidates running alongside party nominees. According to political analysts, independents could potentially sway the outcome of the elections as vote splitters or power brokers, particularly in closely contested races.
Candidates from various political parties such as the Bharatiya Janata Party, Indian National Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, and Revolutionary Goans Party are contesting in the majority of North Goa constituencies. Additionally, the regional party, Goa Forward Party, has also established a presence in specific seats.
Calangute, Anjuna, Reis Magos, Socorro, and Taleigao constituencies are emerging as crucial battlegrounds, as candidates from various prominent parties and independent contenders are vying for victory.
As per the early trends North Goa’s Honda constituency is leading in postal ballots. Honda is witnessing a three-cornered contest in the upcoming Zilla Panchayat elections. The seat has candidates from all three major political formations, with Ayush Sitaram Kerkar contesting on the Indian National Congress ticket, Navso Govind Jadhav representing the Aam Aadmi Party, and Nilesh Shamba Parwar fielded by the Bharatiya Janata Party.
In Usgao, BJP candidate Sameksha Vaman Naik has taken an early lead following the counting of postal ballots, shows early trend.
BJP leading from Latambarcem, shows early trends. Latambarcem constituency in North Goa is seeing a four-cornered contest in the Zilla Panchayat elections.
The Goa panchayat election results are being broadcasted live, with the Raia constituency in South Goa embroiled in a competitive six-way battle during the Zilla Panchayat elections. The candidates vying for victory in this contest are Antoneta Joaquim Fernandes of the Revolutionary Goans Party, Jeromina Rosario Colaco from the Aam Aadmi Party, and Inacina Luis Pinto representing the Goa Forward Party. Additionally, the field includes three Independent candidates – Fatima Domingo Gaonkar, Joana Minguel Fernandes, and Sarika Priti Saibano Gauncar.
BJP is leading from Rivona constituency in South Goa. It is witnessing a three-cornered contest in the Zilla Panchayat elections. The candidates in the fray are Rajeshree Rajesh Gaonkar of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Sahidnya Santosh Gaonkar representing the Goa Forward Party, and Tejashwini Gaonkar from the Aam Aadmi Party.
The Zilla Panchayat elections in St. Cruz constituency of North Goa are currently seeing a competition among four political parties. Initial results indicate that the Congress party is leading in the constituency. The candidates vying for the position include Kunda Vishnu Mandrekar from the Bharatiya Janata Party, Perpet Socorrina D’Souza from the Aam Aadmi Party, Radhika Rajesh Kalangutkar from the Goa Forward Party, and Radhika Krishna Korgaonkar, running as an Independent candidate.
