Panaji, Apr 23 : Following the withdrawal of nominations, eight candidates each are now in the fray for the two Lok Sabha seats in Goa, according to Election Commission data.
In North Goa, prominent candidates include sitting BJP MP Shripad Naik and former Union minister Ramakant Khalap from the Congress.
Meanwhile, in South Goa, the BJP has nominated industrialist Pallavi Dempo, while the Congress has put forward former naval officer Viriato Fernandes.
Monday marked the deadline for the withdrawal of nominations, setting the final list of candidates for the upcoming elections.
In North Goa, the BJP has renominated its sitting MP Shripad Naik, while the Congress has fielded former Union minister Ramakant Khalap. Manoj Parab, leading the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP), is also contesting.
Journalist Milan Vaigankar and Sakharam Naik are nominated by the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the Akhil Bharatiya Parivar Party, respectively. Additionally, three independent candidates are also vying for the North Goa seat.
In South Goa, the Congress has replaced its sitting MP Francisco Sardinha with Viriato Fernandes. The BJP has fielded Pallavi Dempo, while the RGP has nominated Rubert Pereira.
Dr. Sweta Gaonkar is contesting on the BSP’s ticket, and Harishchandra Naik has been nominated by the Corruption Abolition Party. Additionally, three independent candidates are contesting for the South Goa parliamentary seat.
