PANAJI
The battle for control of the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) has intensified with candidates making frantic door to door visits to voters on Sunday. Campaigning will officially close at 5 pm on Monday.
Goa State Election Commission (GSEC) officials said March 10 will be observed as a “silent period.” Candidates may continue house visits but without supporters, posters, or flags.
Polling will be held across 30 booths in Panaji and the coastal parts of Taleigao assembly segment on March 11 from 8 am to 5 pm.
Counting of votes is scheduled for March 13, at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee stadium. The results will decide the composition of the 30 member civic body and could set the tone for Panaji’s governance and politics ahead of next year's assembly election.
With the campaign entering its final phase, both panels and independent candidates are leaving no stone unturned to secure voter support. The outcome is expected to be closely watched, given the high profile nature of the contest and the stakes involved in the capital city.
Meanwhile, the Ami Panjekar group led by Utpal Parrikar, released its “Commitments 2026” manifesto for the upcoming CCP elections. The manifesto highlights proposals to strengthen city infrastructure, implement traffic solutions, do away with pay parking, enhance transparency and accountability in Panaji’s civic administration.
