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Canacona Assembly Election Results 2022

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

Ramesh Bombotawadkar of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat by defeating Isidore Aleixinho Fernandes of the Independent with a margin of 3051 votes.The Canacona Assembly constituency falls under the South Goa Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Capt. Viriato Fernandez won the South Goa Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 13535 votes, defeating Pallavi Shrinivas Dempo of the Bharatiya Janata Party. For all breaking news, trends, and analysis, stay tuned.

Canacona Assembly Election Results 2022 to 1977

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Canacona Assembly Election Results (2022)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Ramesh Bombotawadkar WINNER
Bharatiya Janata Party
9,063
Lead: 3,051
31.11%
Isidore Aleixinho Fernandes Independent 6,012 20.64%
Janardhan Bhandari Indian National Congress 5,351 18.37%
Vijay Pai Khot Independent 4,791 16.45%
Prashant Pagi Revolutionary Goans Party 1,599 5.49%
Mahadev Dessai All India Trinamool Congress 1,066 3.66%
Anoop Kudtarkar Aam Aadmi Party 835 2.87%
Nota None Of The Above 296 1.02%
Kanay Pagi Independent 119 0.41%

Canacona Assembly Election Results (2017)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Isidore Aleixinho Fernandes WINNER
Indian National Congress
10,853
Lead: 2,108
38.10%
Vijay Pai Khot Bharatiya Janata Party 8,745 30.70%
Ramesh Tawadkar Independent 7,739 27.16%
Sandesh Telekar Aam Aadmi Party 452 1.59%
Gourish Bandekar Maharashtrawadi Gomantak 398 1.40%
None Of The Above None Of The Above 302 1.06%

Canacona Assembly Election Results (2012)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Ramesh Bombo Tawadkar M WINNER
Bharatiya Janata Party
14,328
Lead: 2,704
54%
Isidore Aleixinho Fernandes Indian National Congress 11,624 44%
Sapnesh Desai All India Trinamool Congress 637 2%

Canacona Assembly Election Results (2007)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Tawadkar Ramesh WINNER
Bharatiya Janata Party
6,158
Lead: -710
51%
Fernandes Isidore Aleixinho Indian National Congress 5,958 49%
Gracias Hemant Bernardo Save Goa Front 464 3%
Fernandes Augustin Lorence United Goans Democratic Party 245 2%

Canacona Assembly Election Results (2002)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Isidore Diogo Fernandes WINNER
Indian National Congress
5,641
Lead: -7
49%
Tawadkar Ramesh Bombo Bharatiya Janata Party 3,773 33%
Ulhas Pundalik Naik Nationalist Congress Party 2,001 18%

Canacona Assembly Election Results (1999)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Fernandes Isidore Digo WINNER
Independent
4,860
Lead: 182
45%
Acharya Govind Raghu Chandra Maharashtrawadi Gomantak 3,201 30%
Gaonkar Vasu Paik Indian National Congress 2,234 21%
Pagi Rajendra Dharmu Bharatiya Janata Party 496 5%
Fernandes Michel Independent 194 1%

Canacona Assembly Election Results (1994)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Acharya Govind Raghu Chandra WINNER
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak
4,516
Lead: -365
43%
Gaonkar Vasu Paik Indian National Congress 3,400 32%
Isidor Diogo Fernandes Independent 2,316 22%
Pagi Chandrakant Putu Bahujan Samaj Party 128 1%
Komarpant Soiru Madhukar Bahujan Samaj Party 96 1%

Canacona Assembly Election Results (1989)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Vasu Paik Gaonkar WINNER
Indian National Congress
4,192
Lead: 1,584
46%
Acharya Govind Raghu Chandra Shiv Sena 4,107 45%
Painguinkar Prabhakar Narayan Independent 196 2%
Velip Babu Rama Independent 134 1%
Jose Virgilio Countinho Independent 98 1%
Kamat Madhusudan Hari Independent 68 1%
D Souza Silvestre Xavier Independent 48 1%
Naik Prashant Mukund Gomant Lok Party 38 0%
Painguinkar Kashibai Narayan Independent 26 0%

Canacona Assembly Election Results (1984)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Gaonkar Vasu Paik WINNER
Indian National Congress
7,031
Lead: 3,058
46%
Kakodkar Shashikala Gurudatt Independent 3,973 26%
Kankonkar Suresh Bhiku Independent 2,498 16%
Fernandes Martino Menino Independent 699 5%
Dessai Prakash Shambha Bharatiya Janata Party 289 2%
Fal Desai Ulhas Shanta Maharashtrawadi Gomantak 174 1%
Prabhu Sadanand Damodar Independent 49 0%

Canacona Assembly Election Results (1977)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Gaonkar Vasu Paik WINNER
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak
5,544
Lead: 2,531
49%
Prabhu Gopal Venkatesh Janta Party 3,013 27%
Fernandes Martinho Menino Nicolan Indian National Congress 1,745 15%
Gaonkar Jiva Bhagdo Independent 619 5%
Raikar Locximon Bapuji Independent 124 1%
Dessai Molu Krishnarao Independent 78 1%
Source: ECI

Strike Rate

INC 57%
BJP 43%
INC won 4 times and BJP won 3 times since 1977 elections.

Canacona MLA List

Year Candidate's Name Votes Lead Vote Share
2022 Ramesh Bombotawadkar BJP 9,063 3,051 31.11%
2017 Isidore Aleixinho Fernandes INC 10,853 2,108 38.10%
2012 Ramesh Bombo Tawadkar M BJP 14,328 2,704 54%
2007 Tawadkar Ramesh BJP 6,158 -710 51%
2002 Isidore Diogo Fernandes INC 5,641 -7 49%
1999 Fernandes Isidore Digo IND 4,860 182 45%
1994 Acharya Govind Raghu Chandra MAG 4,516 -365 43%
1989 Vasu Paik Gaonkar INC 4,192 1,584 46%
1984 Gaonkar Vasu Paik INC 7,031 3,058 46%
1977 Gaonkar Vasu Paik MAG 5,544 2,531 49%
Source: ECI

Canacona Past Election Results

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
2022 Ramesh Bombotawadkar BJP
9,063
(Lead: 3,051)
31.11%
Isidore Aleixinho Fernandes IND 6,012 20.64%
2017 Isidore Aleixinho Fernandes INC
10,853
(Lead: 2,108)
38.10%
Vijay Pai Khot BJP 8,745 30.70%
2012 Ramesh Bombo Tawadkar M BJP
14,328
(Lead: 2,704)
54%
Isidore Aleixinho Fernandes INC 11,624 44%
2007 Tawadkar Ramesh BJP
6,158
(Lead: -710)
51%
Fernandes Isidore Aleixinho INC 5,958 49%
2002 Isidore Diogo Fernandes INC
5,641
(Lead: -7)
49%
Tawadkar Ramesh Bombo BJP 3,773 33%
1999 Fernandes Isidore Digo IND
4,860
(Lead: 182)
45%
Acharya Govind Raghu Chandra MAG 3,201 30%
1994 Acharya Govind Raghu Chandra MAG
4,516
(Lead: -365)
43%
Gaonkar Vasu Paik INC 3,400 32%
1989 Vasu Paik Gaonkar INC
4,192
(Lead: 1,584)
46%
Acharya Govind Raghu Chandra Shiv Sena 4,107 45%
1984 Gaonkar Vasu Paik INC
7,031
(Lead: 3,058)
46%
Kakodkar Shashikala Gurudatt IND 3,973 26%
1977 Gaonkar Vasu Paik MAG
5,544
(Lead: 2,531)
49%
Prabhu Gopal Venkatesh JNP 3,013 27%
Source: ECI

Goa Canacona Assembly Elections FAQs

Who won the Canacona Assembly seat in the 2022 election?

Ramesh Bombotawadkar of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Canacona Assembly seat in the 2022 elections, defeating Isidore Aleixinho Fernandes of the Independent (IND) by a margin of 3051 votes.

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

The strike rate in the Canacona constituency is 57% INC and 43% BJP, with INC won 4 times and BJP won 3 times since the 1977 elections.

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

Ramesh Bombotawadkar (BJP) received 31.11% vote share.
Isidore Aleixinho Fernandes (IND) received 20.64% vote share.

What were the results of the 2022 Canacona Assembly Election?

Ramesh Bombotawadkar (BJP) won the 2022 election with 9063 votes, leading by 3051 votes and securing a 31.11% vote share.

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

The Canacona Assembly constituency falls under the South Goa Lok Sabha constituency of South Goa district.

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

Ramesh Bombotawadkar (BJP) won the Canacona Assembly seat in 2022 with a margin of 3051 votes over Isidore Aleixinho Fernandes (IND).

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

The Canacona Assembly constituency is part of the South Goa Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Ponda, Siroda, Marcaim, Mormugao, Vasco-da-gama, Dabolim, Cortalim, Nuvem, Curtorim, Fatorda, Margao, Benaulim, Navelim, Cuncolim, Velim, Quepem, Curchorem, Sanvordem, Sanguem.

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

The top candidates in the Canacona Assembly Election 2022 were:
Ramesh Bombotawadkar (BJP)
Isidore Aleixinho Fernandes (IND)
Janardhan Bhandari (INC)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Ramesh Bombotawadkar (BJP) 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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