Goa Exit Poll Results 2017 as it happened: BJP likely to get 15 to 21 seats, AAP draws a vacuum on debut
With the polling concluding in all five states — Goa, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Uttar Pradesh — pollsters will start churning out exit polls results by 5.30 pm onwards. Pollsters seem to be divided over the election outcome in Goa.
 "Goa Exit Poll Results 2017 as it happened: BJP likely to get 15 to 21 seats, AAP draws a vacuum on debut")
Here is the final comprehensive data for the state of Goa
What do the exit poll results indicate?
If exit poll results come true, Goa is definitely headed to deliver a fractured mandate. Three exit polls conducted are unanimous that the state’s ruling BJP may emerge the single largest party in a hung Assembly.
Taking average of all three exit polls, it appears that BJP’s juggernaut may stop in the coastal state at 18, three short of simple majority, while Congress party’s dream of returning to power may yield it just three more seats compared to 2012 when it had won nine seats. It seems Congress may snatch three seats from BJP that had won 21 seats five years back.
AAP may manage to open its account by winning three seats, though it had identified Goa as a potential state for its expansion beyond Delhi. Tally of Others and Independents will come down from 10 to 7.
And it may also mean Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar returning to Goa as chief minister and drum up necessary support, since he has requisite experience and expertise.
BJP may form new govt, but will it cross the majority mark?
Going by exit poll predictions, Goa ruling BJP may form the new government, but it may need crutches to cross the majority mark of 21 seats in the 40 member Assembly.
Aajtak-AXIS survey has predicted 18-22 seats for BJP, slight improvement in fortunes of the Congress party by projecting 9-13 seats for it, disappointing debut for AAP which may draw blank or win maximum two seats and four to nine seats for others, who may become the kingmaker and demand their pound of flesh before extending support to BJP.
BJP had won 21 seats in 2012 polls while its ally MGP had bagged 3 seats. After MGP broke the alliance BJP fixed target of winning 25 seats, which at this stage looks farfetched.
BJP leads with 18 to 22 seats: Axis My India
BJP leads with 18 to 22 seats: Axis My India
Poll of #EXITPolls2017 in Goa predict possible outcome might be in favour of BJP
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Smaller parties and Independents may play a critical role
India TV-C Voter in its exit poll prediction has said state’s ruling BJP may end up between 15 and 21 seats, Congress party between 12 and 18 seats, AAP between zero and four seats and others between two and eight seats.
BJP managing to retain its 2012 tally of 21 seats is the best scenario presented. Going by it, Goa could be headed for hung Assembly in which smaller parties could come into picture. Congress winning the maximum 18 seats may open intense efforts and bargaining.
As of now it is clear that AAP’s attempts to extend its 2014 Delhi experiment may have failed in Goa.
BJP ahead in Goa
BJP to be the single largest party: Exit polls
MRC predicts 15 seats for BJP, 10 for Congress and AAP seven. Meanwhile, C-voter predicts that BJP may retain Goa with 18 seats and Congress may gain six seats. AAP which is making its debut in Goa might just end up only two seats. C-Voter exit polls say BJP to be the single largest party in Goa.
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BJP likely to win Goa
Hung Assembly in Goa: NDTV
NDTV Goa predicts 15 to 21 seats for BJP, 12 to 18 for Congress and AAP is likely to win 0 to four seats. The channel predicts a hung Assembly in Goa.
#ExitPoll GOA: BJP May Retain Goa With 18 Seats Vs 6 In 2012
— BTVI Live (@BTVI) March 9, 2017
BJP May Lose 6 Seats In Goa, Cong May Gain 6
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‘National election on a smaller scale’
What experts are expecting from the India Today-Axis My India Exit poll, #ExitPoll2017
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Huffpost-CVoter poll
The poll predicts a hung Assembly in the state. While the Congress is expected to be the single largest party with 16 seats, the BJP is a close second with 15 seats.
The “others” seem to make a considerable dent in the prospects of the two major parties. This category, which includes the AAP and the Maharashtravadi Gomantak Party-led mahayuti, is expected to grab eight seats in the 40-member Assembly.
India Today-My Axis survey
According to the India Today-My Axis Poll, the incumbent BJP is expected to win between 23 and 27 seats, while the Congress will win just 12 to 14 seats. However, it is bad news for the debutant AAP, which the poll predicts won’t win more than two seats. The main reason for BJP retaining the tourist state can be attributed to the split in anti-incumbency votes.
Results of 2012 Goa Assembly election
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