The 2024 Indian general election in South Goa was a closely watched contest, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC) vying for the lone Lok Sabha seat in the region. As the votes were tallied, the results revealed a surprise victory for the INC, with their candidate Captain Viriato Fernandes emerging victorious. In this blog post, we will delve into the candidates and the outcome of the South Goa Lok Sabha election.
The South Goa Lok Sabha constituency is one of the two parliamentary seats in the state of Goa. The 2024 election in this constituency was a high-stakes affair, with both the ruling BJP and the opposition INC fielding experienced candidates to represent the region in the Lok Sabha.
Candidates
The key candidates in the South Goa Lok Sabha constituency were:
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Pallavi Shrinivas Dempo – Former Member of Legislative Assembly
Indian National Congress (INC)
Captain Viriato Fernandes – Former Member of Parliament
Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP)
Rubert Pereira – Founder and President
Results
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 2 – South Goa (Goa)
Won
217836 (+ 13535)
CAPTAIN VIRIATO FERNANDES
Indian National Congress
Lost
204301 ( -13535)
PALLAVI SHRINIVAS DEMPO
Bharatiya Janata Party
Lost
18885 ( -198951)
RUBERT PEREIRA
Revolutionary Goans Party
Lost
1581 ( -216255)
DR SWETA GAONKAR
Bahujan Samaj Party
Lost
1317 ( -216519)
DEEPKUMAR D MAPARI
Independent
Lost
720 ( -217116)
DR KALIDAS VAINGANKAR
Independent
Lost
542 ( -217294)
ALEXY FERNANDES
Independent
Lost
501 ( -217335)
HARISHCHANDRA SUDHAKAR NAIK
Corruption Abolition Party
4837 ( -212999)
NOTA
None of the Above
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 2 – दक्षिण गोवा (गोवा)
विजयी
217836 (+ 13535)
कप्तान विरियातो फॅर्नांडीस
इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस
हारा
204301 ( -13535)
पल्लवी श्रीनिवास धेंपो
भारतीय जनता पार्टी
हारा
18885 ( -198951)
रूबर्ट पेरेरा
रेवोलुशनरी गोवन्स पार्टी
हारा
1581 ( -216255)
डॉ श्वेता गांवकर
बहुजन समाज पार्टी
हारा
1317 ( -216519)
दिपकुमार द. मापारी
निर्दलीय
हारा
720 ( -217116)
डॉ. कालिदास वांयगणकर
निर्दलीय
हारा
542 ( -217294)
एलेक्सी फर्नान्डीस
निर्दलीय
हारा
501 ( -217335)
हरिश्चंद्र सुधाकर नाईक
करप्शन एबॉलिशन पार्टी
4837 ( -212999)
NOTA
इनमें से कोई नहीं
General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies: Trends & Results June-2024
Parliamentary Constituency 2 – South Goa (Goa)
| S.N. | Candidate | Party | EVM Votes | Postal Votes | Total Votes | % of Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAPTAIN VIRIATO FERNANDES | Indian National Congress | 216022 | 1814 | 217836 | 48.35 |
| 2 | PALLAVI SHRINIVAS DEMPO | Bharatiya Janata Party | 201806 | 2495 | 204301 | 45.35 |
| 3 | RUBERT PEREIRA | Revolutionary Goans Party | 18718 | 167 | 18885 | 4.19 |
| 4 | DR SWETA GAONKAR | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1545 | 36 | 1581 | 0.35 |
| 5 | DEEPKUMAR D MAPARI | Independent | 1309 | 8 | 1317 | 0.29 |
| 6 | DR KALIDAS VAINGANKAR | Independent | 707 | 13 | 720 | 0.16 |
| 7 | ALEXY FERNANDES | Independent | 526 | 16 | 542 | 0.12 |
| 8 | HARISHCHANDRA SUDHAKAR NAIK | Corruption Abolition Party | 487 | 14 | 501 | 0.11 |
| 9 | NOTA | None of the Above | 4804 | 33 | 4837 | 1.07 |
| Total | 445924 | 4596 | 450520 |
लोक सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए आम चुनाव: रुझान और परिणाम जून-2024
लोक सभा क्षेत्र 2 – दक्षिण गोवा (गोवा)
| क्रम संख्या. | अभ्यर्थी | दल का नाम | ई.वी.एम. मत | डाक द्वारा मत | कुल मत | % मत |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | कप्तान विरियातो फॅर्नांडीस | इंडियन नेशनल काँग्रेस | 216022 | 1814 | 217836 | 48.35 |
| 2 | पल्लवी श्रीनिवास धेंपो | भारतीय जनता पार्टी | 201806 | 2495 | 204301 | 45.35 |
| 3 | रूबर्ट पेरेरा | रेवोलुशनरी गोवन्स पार्टी | 18718 | 167 | 18885 | 4.19 |
| 4 | डॉ श्वेता गांवकर | बहुजन समाज पार्टी | 1545 | 36 | 1581 | 0.35 |
| 5 | दिपकुमार द. मापारी | निर्दलीय | 1309 | 8 | 1317 | 0.29 |
| 6 | डॉ. कालिदास वांयगणकर | निर्दलीय | 707 | 13 | 720 | 0.16 |
| 7 | एलेक्सी फर्नान्डीस | निर्दलीय | 526 | 16 | 542 | 0.12 |
| 8 | हरिश्चंद्र सुधाकर नाईक | करप्शन एबॉलिशन पार्टी | 487 | 14 | 501 | 0.11 |
| 9 | NOTA | इनमें से कोई नहीं | 4804 | 33 | 4837 | 1.07 |
| कुल | 445924 | 4596 | 450520 |
Election Outcome
The election results saw a surprise victory for the INC’s Captain Viriato Fernandes, who secured 215,672 votes. Pallavi Shrinivas Dempo of the BJP came in second with 200,969 votes.
The voter turnout in South Goa stood at 72.15%, reflecting the engaged electorate in the region.
Significance of the Results
The INC’s victory in the South Goa Lok Sabha seat is significant for a few reasons:
Upset Victory
Captain Viriato Fernandes’ win over the BJP’s Pallavi Shrinivas Dempo is considered an upset, as the BJP had held the seat since 2014.
Shift in Goan Politics
The result in South Goa, coupled with the INC’s performance in the North Goa constituency, suggests a potential shift in Goan politics, with the opposition party making inroads in the state.
Implications for 2024 General Election
The South Goa outcome could have broader implications for the 2024 Indian general election, as the INC seeks to challenge the BJP’s dominance in the state and at the national level.
Conclusion
The 2024 South Goa Lok Sabha election was a closely contested affair, with the BJP and INC vying for the lone parliamentary seat in the region. In a surprising turn of events, the INC’s Captain Viriato Fernandes emerged victorious, defeating the BJP’s Pallavi Shrinivas Dempo. This result has significant implications for the political landscape of Goa and the broader national context, as the opposition party seeks to make further inroads in the state.
