the goan I networkrPANAJI rrSpeaking to media persons after filing his nomination, BJP’s Tendulkar said, “All the coalition partners in the government “ Goa Forward, Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party and Independents are with us. While finalising my candidature, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar took everyone into confidence and the name was sent to the Party’s Parliamentary Board in Delhi for approval. It was approved yesterday and I have filed my nomination today.” rAsked about his winnability, he said, “We will create history by having all four MPs from BJP.” rThe forms received from the candidates will be scrutinized on July 12 in the presence of Chief Electoral Officer Kunal, who has been appointed as observer by the Election Commission of India. rThe withdrawal, if any, is allowed on July 14 till 3 pm. The poll date is fixed on July 21 and the polling will be held from 9 am to 4 pm in room No 015 ground floor, VIP Block, Goa Assembly Complex, Porvorim. rAll elected members of Goa Legislative Assembly are the eligible voters for the election to the member of Rajya Sabha. At present the strength of the voters is 38. After the poll, the counting of vote will commence from 5 pm on the same day. The election will be rcompleted on or before July 24, 2017.
Rajya Sabha seat: who will be the raja?
Vinay Tendulkar of the Bharatiya Janata Party Shantaram Naik of Congress filed their nominations for the lone Rajya Sabha seat on Tuesday.
