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Lok Sabha elections and responsibility of voters

On the local newspapers of Goa, the PM Modi is seen on the advertisement that 'Vote First everything else can wait '.  Yes voting is our right to freedom. Voters in Goa who have voting rights went to Vailankanni for pilgrimage even knowing that their vote matters. When asked by media they said they booked the tickets before the Lok Sabha elections dates were declared. If they have love and respect for the nation they could have rebooked or cancelled the tickets. It is because of such selfish people unexpected candidates get elected. During the election time politicians divide us so that they can rule. I don't understand when the BLO is sitting outside the election booth to check your names and to give you information than what is the role of  party workers sitting near the election booth. I think the people of Goa along with outsiders are well educated. Let the good candidate win and become a voice of Goa in the Parliament.


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The numbers game and fate of LS candidates

ELVIDIO MIRANDA, Via email
Published May 7, 2024, 7:51 PM IST
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Ultimately it is the numbers that prevail in the final crunch count. However, in Goa as we are seeing voting taking place, it is pertinent that we analyse the numbers game. There are 11.7 lakh voters in Goa and South Goa accounts for about 5.9 lakh voters with women voters marginally outnumbering men. Similarly, the North Goa has about 5.8 lakh voters with almost half each being men and women voters.  The fact is that the interweaving of the voters choice of the…

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