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Bicholim Assembly Election Results 2022

The Bicholim constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2022 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise .

Dr. Chandrakant Shetye of the Independent won the seat by defeating Naresh Rajaram Sawal of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak with a margin of 318 votes.The Bicholim Assembly constituency falls under the North Goa Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Shripad Yesso Naik won the North Goa Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 116015 votes, defeating Ramakant Khalap of the Indian National Congress. For all breaking news, trends, and analysis, stay tuned.

Bicholim Assembly Election Results 2022 to 1977

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Bicholim Assembly Election Results (2022)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Dr. Chandrakant Shetye WINNER
Independent
9,608
Lead: 318
37.12%
Naresh Rajaram Sawal Maharashtrawadi Gomantak 9,290 35.89%
Rajesh Tulasidas Patnakar Bharatiya Janata Party 5,141 19.86%
Meghashyam Raut Indian National Congress 913 3.53%
Anish Naik Revolutionary Goans Party 593 2.29%
Nota None Of The Above 341 1.32%

Bicholim Assembly Election Results (2017)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Rajesh Patnekar WINNER
Bharatiya Janata Party
10,654
Lead: 666
45.71%
Naresh Sawal Maharashtrawadi Gomantak 9,988 42.86%
Manohar Pandurang Shirodkar Indian National Congress 1,761 7.56%
Sainath Patekar Aam Aadmi Party 358 1.54%
Raut Pandurang Dattaram Goa Praja Party 324 1.39%
None Of The Above None Of The Above 221 0.95%

Bicholim Assembly Election Results (2012)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Naresh Rajaram Sawal WINNER
Independent
8,331
Lead: 1,799
40%
Rajesh T. Patnekar Indian National Congress 6,532 31%
Manohar Pandurang Shirodkar Bharatiya Janata Party 5,411 26%
Pandurang Dattaram Raut All India Trinamool Congress 720 3%

Bicholim Assembly Election Results (2007)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Ajgaonkar Manohar Trimbak WINNER
Indian National Congress
5,049
Lead: -1,608
39%
Morajkar Vithu Bharatiya Janata Party 4,275 33%
Parwar Kishor Maharashtrawadi Gomantak 3,465 27%
Korgaonkar Sakharam Vishram Republican Party Of India (A) 233 2%

Bicholim Assembly Election Results (2002)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Patnekar Rajesh Tulsidas WINNER
Bharatiya Janata Party
8,960
Lead: 6,255
54%
Raut Pandurang Dattaram Maharashtrawadi Gomantak 6,400 39%
Parab Arjun Shrirang Indian National Congress 794 5%
Gad Vivekanand Sukdo Nationalist Congress Party 354 2%

Bicholim Assembly Election Results (1999)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Raut Pandurang Dattaram WINNER
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak
5,089
Lead: 1,857
33%
Patnekar Rajesh Tulsidas Bharatiya Janata Party 4,999 32%
Harish Narayan Prabhu Zantye Indian National Congress 4,284 28%
Gaonkar Rajaram Arjun Shiv Sena 1,030 7%
Rao Narayan Bhikaji Janata Dal 161 2%
Parshekar Resha Rajanikant Goa Vikas Party 133 1%

Bicholim Assembly Election Results (1994)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Bhatale Pandurang Krishna WINNER
Indian National Congress
5,135
Lead: 2,566
35%
Raut Pandurang Dattaram Independent 4,817 32%
Adv. Parab Kalidas Vithoba Maharashtrawadi Gomantak 4,127 28%
Beig Hasham Nur Mohamad Independent 258 2%
Misal Dari Babu Bahujan Samaj Party 185 1%
Rama Purushottam Pednekar Independent 45 0%

Bicholim Assembly Election Results (1989)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Raut Pandurang Dattaram WINNER
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak
6,465
Lead: 5,346
49%
Prabhu Zantye Harish Narayan Indian National Congress 4,897 37%
Lawanis Rajanikant Gajanan Independent 879 7%
Phadtye Anirudha Gomantak Bahujan Samaj Parishad 279 2%
Desai Ramnath Purushottam Bharatiya Janata Party 221 2%
Halarnakar Subhash Ramnath Independent 59 1%
Mirajkar Naresh Miraji Independent 11 0%

Bicholim Assembly Election Results (1984)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Prabhu Zantye Harish Narayan WINNER
Indian National Congress
8,607
Lead: 3,825
55%
Naik Vinayak Vasudev Maharashtrawadi Gomantak 4,782 30%
Teli Anant Ramchandra Independent 441 3%
Gadekar Kamlakant Krishna Communist Party Of India (Marxist) 429 3%
Malik Prabhakar Anant Independent 265 2%
Naik Gopi Dattaram Independent 192 1%
Raut Vaman Gopal Independent 168 1%
Amonkar Mohandas Govind Independent 149 1%

Bicholim Assembly Election Results (1977)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Kakodkar Shashikala Gurudatt WINNER
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak
6,866
Lead: 3,120
56%
Naik Vinayak Vasudev Indian National Congress 3,746 30%
Rane Jaysingrao Abasaheb Janta Party 1,488 12%
Nanasaheb Independent 61 0%
Source: ECI

Strike Rate

INC 50%
MAG 50%
INC won 3 times and MAG won 3 times since 1977 elections.

Bicholim MLA List

Year Candidate's Name Votes Lead Vote Share
2022 Dr. Chandrakant Shetye IND 9,608 318 37.12%
2017 Rajesh Patnekar BJP 10,654 666 45.71%
2012 Naresh Rajaram Sawal IND 8,331 1,799 40%
2007 Ajgaonkar Manohar Trimbak INC 5,049 -1,608 39%
2002 Patnekar Rajesh Tulsidas BJP 8,960 6,255 54%
1999 Raut Pandurang Dattaram MAG 5,089 1,857 33%
1994 Bhatale Pandurang Krishna INC 5,135 2,566 35%
1989 Raut Pandurang Dattaram MAG 6,465 5,346 49%
1984 Prabhu Zantye Harish Narayan INC 8,607 3,825 55%
1977 Kakodkar Shashikala Gurudatt MAG 6,866 3,120 56%
Source: ECI

Bicholim Past Election Results

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
2022 Dr. Chandrakant Shetye IND
9,608
(Lead: 318)
37.12%
Naresh Rajaram Sawal MAG 9,290 35.89%
2017 Rajesh Patnekar BJP
10,654
(Lead: 666)
45.71%
Naresh Sawal MAG 9,988 42.86%
2012 Naresh Rajaram Sawal IND
8,331
(Lead: 1,799)
40%
Rajesh T. Patnekar INC 6,532 31%
2007 Ajgaonkar Manohar Trimbak INC
5,049
(Lead: -1,608)
39%
Morajkar Vithu BJP 4,275 33%
2002 Patnekar Rajesh Tulsidas BJP
8,960
(Lead: 6,255)
54%
Raut Pandurang Dattaram MAG 6,400 39%
1999 Raut Pandurang Dattaram MAG
5,089
(Lead: 1,857)
33%
Patnekar Rajesh Tulsidas BJP 4,999 32%
1994 Bhatale Pandurang Krishna INC
5,135
(Lead: 2,566)
35%
Raut Pandurang Dattaram IND 4,817 32%
1989 Raut Pandurang Dattaram MAG
6,465
(Lead: 5,346)
49%
Prabhu Zantye Harish Narayan INC 4,897 37%
1984 Prabhu Zantye Harish Narayan INC
8,607
(Lead: 3,825)
55%
Naik Vinayak Vasudev MAG 4,782 30%
1977 Kakodkar Shashikala Gurudatt MAG
6,866
(Lead: 3,120)
56%
Naik Vinayak Vasudev INC 3,746 30%
Source: ECI

Goa Bicholim Assembly Elections FAQs

Who won the Bicholim Assembly seat in the 2022 election?

Dr. Chandrakant Shetye of the Independent (IND) won the Bicholim Assembly seat in the 2022 elections, defeating Naresh Rajaram Sawal of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak (MAG) by a margin of 318 votes.

What is the historical strike rate of the Bicholim constituency in past elections?

The strike rate in the Bicholim constituency is 50% INC and 50% MAG, with INC won 3 times and MAG won 3 times since the 1977 elections.

What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2022 Bicholim Assembly Election?

Dr. Chandrakant Shetye (IND) received 37.12% vote share.
Naresh Rajaram Sawal (MAG) received 35.89% vote share.

What were the results of the 2022 Bicholim Assembly Election?

Dr. Chandrakant Shetye (IND) won the 2022 election with 9608 votes, leading by 318 votes and securing a 37.12% vote share.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Bicholim Assembly constituency fall under?

The Bicholim Assembly constituency falls under the North Goa Lok Sabha constituency of North Goa district.

What was the margin of victory in the Bicholim Assembly Election 2022?

Dr. Chandrakant Shetye (IND) won the Bicholim Assembly seat in 2022 with a margin of 318 votes over Naresh Rajaram Sawal (MAG).

What are the key constituencies in the North Goa Lok Sabha area?

The Bicholim Assembly constituency is part of the North Goa Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Mandrem, Pernem (sc), Tivim, Mapusa, Siolim, Saligao, Calangute, Porvorim, Aldona, Panaji, Taleigao, St. Cruz, St. Andre, Cumbarjua, Maem, Sanquelim, Poriem, Valpoi, Priol.

Who were the top candidates for the Bicholim Assembly Election 2022?

The top candidates in the Bicholim Assembly Election 2022 were:
Dr. Chandrakant Shetye (IND)
Naresh Rajaram Sawal (MAG)
Rajesh Tulasidas Patnakar (BJP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Dr. Chandrakant Shetye (IND) emerging as the winner.

Disclaimer:

The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.

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