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On May 7, the Indian state of Goa headed to the polls. With two parliamentary seats - North Goa and South Goa, the state witnessed a split victory in the 2019 general elections, with the BJP and the Congress each securing one seat.

Two seats, one decision: Goa's economic and political clout on display

May 7, 2024, 10:38 AM - 2 min read

Goa stands out as India's wealthiest state, boasting a per capita income of approximately Rs 6.75 lakh (over $8,000), nearly three times higher than the national average. Despite its small size, Goa's significance extends beyond its compact geography and population of 1.5 million spread across 3,702 square kilometers.

Election officials have seized liquor, drugs, precious metals, cash worth over Rs 17 crore so far in Goa. Image X.

Goa Chief Electoral Officer reveals election prep progress, ₹ 17 Cr in Liquor, Drugs, and Metals seized

May 3, 2024, 09:57 PM - 2 min read

Election officials in Goa have confiscated liquor, drugs, precious metals, and cash valued at over Rs 17 crore as part of election preparations, according to Goa Chief Electoral Officer Ramesh Verma.

Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, is set to address an election rally in North Goa on Friday, as confirmed by Goa BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade.

Amit Shah set to address North Goa election rally on Friday

May 2, 2024, 09:49 PM - 2 min read

The BJP has nominated four-time MP Shripad Naik as its candidate from North Goa, with Congress candidate Ramakant Khalap as his main rival, and Revolutionary Goans Party leader Manoj Parab also contesting.

Mr Clean pumped slush money off liquor scam to win Goa elections

March 23, 2024, 01:37 AM - 2 min read

The ED said that Kejriwal, as the kingpin and key conspirator of Delhi liquor scam colluded with his cabinet colleagues to formulate Excise Policy 2021-22 to favour South Liquor Group headed by K. Kavitha.