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Goa News |Politics | By-Elections

Sunday 09 August 2026

News Analysed, Opinions Expressed

Politics | By-Elections

Cong expels Raymond, suspects CM's hand

The opposition Congress today expelled Raymond D’Sa for withdrawing from Cortalim contest, while alleging that chief minister Manohar Parrikar threatened him to withdraw. READ

Alina to be a minister within a fortnight: CM

Chief minister Manohar Parrikar today confirmed that Cortalim MLA-elect Alina Saldanha would be inducted in the cabinet, but not immediately. READ

Alina elected unopposed, Cong & Ind withdraw

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Alina Saldanha is elected unopposed from Cortalim. READ

Raymond, Borkar elected panchas, also to contest bye-poll

Raymond D’Sa of Congress and Ramakant Borkar of United Goans Democratic Party, who filled their nominations for Cortalim bye-poll today, are also elected as panchas at panchayat elections. READ

Mickky's GVP to support BJP' Alina

Ahead of the ensuing Cortalim by-poll, the BJP-led government in Goa today enhanced its strength from 25 to 27 in the 40-seat Legislative Assembly by accepting the support of Goa Vikas Party (GVP). READ

Cong confident of support in Cortalim

Congress candidate Raymond D'Sa will file his nomination for the June 4 Cortalim by-poll tomorrow, a senior party official said today. READ

Cortalim bye-poll postponed to 4 June

Cortalim bye-election has been postponed by two days, now on 4 June. READ

Raymond D'Sa of Cong to cross swords with Alina

Raymond D’Sa is the Congress candidate in Cortalim bye-election. READ

Alina files nomination, Cong to decide 'other' candidates

Alina, wife of former tourism minister Matanhy Saldhana, filed her nomination as the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate today for the Cortalim bye-election. READ

Parrikar bows down; not to induct Alina 'now'

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today said he has deferred the induction of Alina Saldanha, wife of a former minister, into state cabinet, respecting the Election Commission of India's decision. READ

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