Poll 2012: BJP releases second list of candidates in Goa

BJP on Thursday announced its second list of six candidates, including two former Congressmen, for the March 3 assembly polls.

Nilesh Cabral, who is the sole minority candidate figured on the list, is given ticket to contest from Curchorem constituency while his former colleague in Congress Ganesh Gaonkar will contest from Sanvordem seat.

Besides the duo, Subhash faldesai will contest from Sanguem seat, Kiran Kandolkar from Thivim and Manohar Shirodkar in Bicholim.

The saffron party has fielded old war horse Rupesh Mahatme against Chief Minister Digambar Kamat in Margao constituency.

Out of 40 seats on block, BJP is contesting on 31 seats, while its pre-poll alliance partner Maharashtravadi Gomantak Party (MGP) is fielding candidates on 8 seats.

Both the parties have reached an understanding to support Independent candidate Nirmala Sawant in Cumbharjua constituency.

BJP had announced its first list of 22 candidates and is yet to finalise names of candidates for the three Catholic-dominated constituencies of Navelim, Velim and Curtotim.