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Counting will be held across 10 counting halls at Bal Bhavan on Saturday with one counting hall being organised for two constituencies.
According to the list announced by the Collector, the constituencies of Mandrem, Siolim, Mapusa, Calangute, Aldona, Taleigao, Poreim, San André, Bicholim and Mayem will be taken up first. On completion of the first constituency in that counting hall the other constituencies will be taken up with Pernem, Saligao, Porvorim, Panjim, Santa Cruz, Valpoi, Cumbarjua, Tivim and Sanquelim being part of the second round.
“Elaborate arrangements have been made for counting with 600 staff to be involved including staff of the returning officers, observers and other designated staff, while while 400 security personnel will be available.
District Authorities have imposed conditions of section 144 of the Code of Civil Procedure to help maintain law and order around the counting houses.
