BJP Secures Major Victory in Goa District Panchayat Elections 2025
In a decisive outcome, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed 30 seats in the Goa District Panchayat elections, emerging as the largest party. This victory is seen as a significant indicator ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. The BJP, in alliance with the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party, has solidified its political presence in key constituencies. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed gratitude to voters for their trust, highlighting the party's governance as a key factor in this success. The results reflect a strong mandate for the BJP, showcasing public confidence in its leadership.
Dec 22, 2025, 20:10 IST
BJP Emerges as Dominant Force in Goa Elections
On December 22, the Goa District Panchayat elections for 2025 concluded with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieving a significant victory, winning 30 out of 50 seats and establishing itself as the largest party in the council. The results for all 50 seats have been announced. The BJP secured 30 seats, while the Congress party won eight, and independent candidates claimed five seats. The Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) obtained two seats, and the Goa Forward Party (GFP), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) each won one seat. The BJP contested the elections in alliance with the MGP, whereas the Congress partnered with the GFP.
These elections hold significant political importance as they are seen as a barometer of public opinion ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in 2027. The BJP has been in power in Goa since 2012. Candidates from the BJP achieved victories in several key constituencies, including Siolim, Taleigao, Latambarse, Honda, Socorro, Querim, Karapur-Sarvan, Kurti, Savoradem, Nagaragao, Barsem, Sankole, Usgao-Ganje, Dharbandora, and Zeldem.
The Congress party won seats in Calangute, Curtorim, Navelim, Nuvem, Aldona, Davorlim, Guirdolim, and Cola. Independent candidates also made a notable impact, with Radhika Palekar winning from Arambol and Sunil Jalmi from Betki-Kandola. Goa's Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed gratitude to voters for their trust in the BJP and described the party's performance in the district panchayat elections as a strong endorsement of its governance. He congratulated all newly elected members of the BJP-MGP (NDA) alliance, stating that this decisive mandate reflects the public's confidence in the two-engine government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In a post, the Chief Minister stated, "BJP is number one in Goa! Thank you, Goa, for trusting us and granting us this magnificent victory! Heartfelt congratulations to all newly elected district panchayat members of the BJP-MGP (NDA) alliance. This strong mandate showcases the public's faith in the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of BJP National President JP Nadda and National Executive President Nitin Naveen, as well as our shared commitment to grassroots empowerment and people-centric governance."