Goa Assembly polls begins amid tight security

Panaji, June 2: Polling to elect the 40-member Goa legislative Assembly began in Goa today amidst tight security. Around ten lakh voters will elect members from 202 candidates for the 11th Assembly.

The prominent candidates are Chief Minister Pratapsingh Rane of the Congress and six former Chief Ministers. Rane's son Vishwajeet is contesting the Valpoi seat as an Independent candidate.

The polling will be held in 1000-odd polling stations across the state with central para-military forces and state police keeping a close watch on polling stations.

The single-phase election will be over by 5 pm. Counting will take place on June five.

The Election Commission has banned the use of mobiles within 100 metres of polling station.

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