Election commission of India today announced schedule for Valpoi assembly by-poll in Goa. Valpoi assembly constituency is located in North Goa district. By-election was needed due to resignation of Independent MLA Vishwajit Rane who joined Congress party recently.
In Valpoi, it is a direct contest between BJP and Congress but Congress has clear edge in the constituency due to Rane’s induction. In 2007 assembly polls, Vishwajit Rane defeated BJP candidate Puti Gaonkar by a margin of 3,549 votes.
Valpoi assembly by-election schedule:
Last date for nominations: September 29
Last date for withdrawal: October 4
October 18: Polling date
October 21: Counting day
Polling will be held from 8 AM to 5 PM on October 18.
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