https://heraldgoa.in/goa/new-political-parties-suck-out-independents-leaving-few-in-fray/110773
New political parties suck out Independents leaving few in fray
PANJIM: Even as the total number of contesting candidates witnessed a sharp 16 percent increase in 2017 elections as against those in fray in March 2012 polls; the number of independent candidates in the battle field has declined by nearly 22 percent this election.
