Shripad Naik Clinches 6th Straight Victory in North Goa

BJP candidate and Union minister Shripad Naik secured his sixth consecutive victory in the North Goa Lok Sabha constituency, defeating Congress's Ramakant Khalap by over 1 lakh votes. In the South Goa seat, Congress's Viriato Fernandes emerged victorious against BJP's Pallavi Dempo. The BJP accepted the mixed verdict with a vow to continue their efforts.

BJP candidate and Union minister Shripad Naik registered his sixth consecutive victory in the North Goa Lok Sabha constituency, defeating Congress rival Ramakant Khalap by a margin of 1,13,621 votes, according to data from the Election Commission of India.

In South Goa, Congress candidate Viriato Fernandes triumphed over his nearest rival, entrepreneur Pallavi Dempo, by 14,216 votes. Fernandes secured 2,16,022 votes, while Dempo garnered 2,01,806 votes in a closely contested race.

Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant welcomed the North Goa results, stating that BJP would continue to work for the welfare of the state. Meanwhile, Goa Pradesh Congress Committee president Amit Patkar labeled the South Goa victory as 'people's power' prevailing over 'money power.'

Looking ahead, Patkar emphasized the need for Congress to strengthen its organization in North Goa following this electoral lesson.