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| Edited By: Yesha Kotak |Source: DNA webdesk |Updated: Mar 11, 2017, 09:51 PM IST
As Goa heads for a hung Assembly, the Congress and BJP said on Saturday it will seek support from like-minded parties to muster a majority and form the next government.
"It's fractured mandate, there are 10 other MLAs, BJP in best position to form government, will manage to get needed support," said Manohar Parrikar.
AICC general secretary in-charge of Goa affairs Digvijay Singh said, "We will not mind approaching like-minded parties such as Goa Forward if we require additional numbers to form the next government."
Of the total 40 assembly seats, Congress has managed to win 17 seats while the ruling BJP got 13. The majority mark in the coastal state is 21 seats.
Goa Forward chief spokesman Prashant Naik said the party has kept all its options open. The regional party, which came into existence just a year ago, has won three seats, making its role crucial in the formation of next government. Another regional outfit, MGP, has bagged three seats.
Goa Forward is being wooed by BJP too. Michael Lobo of BJP, who has been elected from Calangute constituency, told reporters he has already met Goa Forward leader Vijai Sardesai.
If required, the party will take his support to form the next government, he said.
Number of seats each party holds in Goa Legislative Assembly 2012:
BJP - 21
INC - 9
MGP - 3
Goa Vikas Party - 2
Others - 5
Election Results: Uttar Pradesh | Uttarkhand | Punjab | Manipur
(With PTI inputs)
