BJP is confident of gaining two-third majority. Pollsters are saying that it will be a BJP majority. Everyone is predicting 22-25 seats I will get better than that
—Manohar Parrikar, Union Defence Minister
People have seen the development that has taken place in the last five years and with this development, I am sure to win with margin of 5000 votes
—Laxmikant Parsekar,
CM, BJP candidate (Mandrem)
We are getting a majority. My prediction is that we will get between 21 to 26 seats. Considering the response received we feel that BJP will get two or three more seats than the last time. The voters have shown tremendous enthusiasm in favour of BJP
—Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for AYUSH
The Police refused to register complaints of cash being distributed in my constituency. Besides all this I started my day very early and 10 years later, it was amazing to be a part of an election and despite the pressures of many individuals from Margao, Fatorda, Cuncolim, I am confident of emerging victorious. This is a great election for me personally
—Luizinho Faleiro, GPCC president and Congress candidate (Navelim)
The Election Commission led by its CEO completely failed to cheque the cash flow. In my constituency after the BJP gave up on its candidate they pumped money to fund Joaquim Alemao and it’s a known fact. We in Goa have failed as individuals if we’ve voted based on these cash bribes. The voter turnout is lower than last time in Cuncolim but in the permutations and combinations I should emerge victorious but irrespective of the result, my conscience is clear of not having bribed a single voter or giving any sops
—Elvis Gomes, AAP’s CM candidate (Cuncolim)
Everybody knows Mickky fights an election in style and its all about that. I feel on the lower side, I will win with a 3,400 vote margin. I give myself a meagre 40% votes in Nuvem and the rest to my opponents but Mickky swept Calata, Utorda, Majorda, Betalbatim, Nagoa, Verna and Loutolim
—Mickky Pacheco, Goa Su-Raj Party candidate (Nuvem)
I will win this election with a 4,000 majority. Despite the politics, despite John and Maria ditching their respective party’s Goa Su-Raj Party and Goa Vikas Party respectively and despite them being the three musketeers with Caitu after they both openly stated at the booth to vote for Caitu, I will still win. My supporters cast votes for me and had nothing but bad words for people like John and Maria who roam around fixing polls
—Churchill Alemao, NCP candidate (Benaulim)
I am getting fruit of the development work that has taken place in Calangute constituency because people are satisfied with my work. We expect a lead of 4000
—Michael Lobo, BJP candidate (Calangute)
The response of the people has been great and I am sure people will get me elected with a margin of over 3000 votes
—Joseph Sequeira, Congress candidate (Calangute)
I thank all my voters from the bottom of my heart. I am sure victory will be ours
—Vinod Palyekar, Goa Forward candidate (Siolim)
The response of the voters in my constituency was phenomenal. The turnout this time was higher than the 2012 election. I thank the voters for keeping faith in BJP
—Dilip Parulekar, BJP candidate (Saligao)
I thank every voter for keeping their faith in me. The voter turnout was much higher than last time and this shows that people of Saligao want a change and they came out in huge numbers to vote in anger against the BJP
—Jayesh Salgaonkar, Goa Forward candidate (Saligao)
I can say that the people of Bicholim have come out to vote in large numbers and it can be clearly seen on the voter turnout that the people have rejected the BJP and I am sure that the victory is mine
—Naresh Sawal, MGP candidate (Bicholim)
The response from the people was very positive and I know that the victory is mine in Saligao. There will be a close fight and I can say that the winning margin will just be of 800 votes
—Agnelo Fernandes, Congress candidate (Saligao)
The voter turnout was very good and we have achieved strong percentage in my stronghold areas. I will retain the seat with thumping majority
—Pandurang Madkaikar, BJP candidate (Cumbharjua)
The voter turnout was much higher than expected and from this we know that people want change and that is BJP, I am confident of my victory
—Rajesh Patnekar, BJP candidate (Bicholim)
BJP is losing Panjim constituency after 25 years. People have realised false promises and have experienced the lies. BJP leadership is aware that they are losing not only Panjim but the state election. They will fall to single digit just like Congress in 2012
—Atanasio Monserrate, United Goans candidate (Panjim)
I am confident about my victory and have full faith in my Panjim voters. The high turnout is a clear indication that party will sweep the polls this time too
—Siddharth Kuncolienkar, BJP candidate (Panjim)
People of Panjim are looking for a change. AAP has provided them an option, which people here never had and hence always voted BJP. But this time there will be a change. The party has received huge response across the State and there is strong wave in favour of AAP
—Valmiki Naik, AAP candidate (Panjim)
For the last 15 years Laxmikant Parsekar has been representing this constituency. Even after he became CM of Goa he failed to satisfy people of Mandrem and fulfill their needs. People need a change and this time they have voted for change
—Dayanand Sopte, Congress candidate (Mandrem)
People have voted on the basis of development that has taken place in the last five years and the work that is in pipeline. I have received a very good and positive response from the people and I am winning for sure
—Francis D’Souza, Dy CM BJP candidate (Mapusa)
There will be a change in Mapusa because for 18 years nothing has changed here. Today people have removed their 18 years of anger
—Vinod Phadke, MGP candidate (Mapusa)
I have visited all the booths and have received a good response from the people. I am winning with margin of 5000 votes
—Kiran Kandolkar, BJP candidate (Tivim)
The huge turnout is an indication of what is going to come on March 11. The BJP used its machinery to bog down the opponents but the people today have pledged to show them the door
—Rohan Khaunte, Independent candidate (Porvorim)
This time one-sided voting has taken place. Election took place very comfortably and peacefully. I am surely winning with margin of 4000 votes
—Nilkhant Halarnkar, Congress candidate (Tivim)
People will vote for me on the basis of last five years development and I am sure that people will get me win
—Rajendra Arlekar, BJP candidate (Pernem)
I don’t see any competitors in this constituency. I will win comfortably
—Babu Azgaonkar, MGP candidate (Pernem)
In the last election, 70 percent voting had taken place and this election, 80 percent voting has taken place. This increase is for Goa Forward.
—Vinod Palyekar, Goa Forward candidate (Siolim)
Just like last four terms, this time too people will get me elected
—Dayanand Mandrekar, BJP candidate (Siolim)
People of Siolim have wisely used their right to vote and have voted for a change. Decision made by people clearly shows change in Siolim because this time silent votes have been cast
—Paresh Raikar, GSM candidate (Solim)
Many people have come out to vote this time. I am sure to win with margin of 3500 votes
—Glen Ticlo, BJP candidate (Aldona)
I am confident that I am winning in Aldona because people are happy that Congress has given a new and clean image to them
—Amarnath Panjikar, Congress candidate (Aldona)
I am sure of winning with good margin. All silent voters will vote for Congress, I will get majority of votes in all three village panchayats
—Tony Fernandes, Congress candidate (St Cruz)
Despite heavy flow of cash by opposition candidates the trend is seen favouring BJP. I will make victory with good margin
—Hemant Golatkar, BJP candidate (St Cruz)
The turnout of voters remains. I feel people of Taleigao have voted for me to give clear mandate to BJP.
—Dattaprasad Naik, BJP candidate (Taleigao)
While casting my vote, I have felt very confident that Goa will vote for BJP and gain 26 seats and Fatorda will be one of the seats
—Damu Naik, BJP candidate (Fatorda)
I am sure that the vote that I have cast will help to form a Goenkarwadi Government. This is the second opinion poll and a referendum on Goenkarponn and I wish this will resonate in Fatorda and all over Goa where Goa Forward has fielded
—Vijai Sardessai, Goa Forward Party candidate (Fatorda)
I feel the people will vote to throw out the BJP Government. I feel even the youth is tired of the BJP Government. I am surprised with the response of the people and am confident that Congress will be voted to power
—Digambar Kamat, Congress candidate (Margao)
Today elections ends for me, but tomorrow along with my activists, we have to resume our years of hard work to continue to save Goa and fight to preserve it. Move courts, protest against anything that’s illegal and destructive to the environment continues to be our focus and that’s a journey that doesn’t end for activists
—Judith Almeida, Independent candidate (Benaulim)
