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Panaji: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday formally filed nominations for its candidates for the top posts in the North and South Goa Zilla Panchayats, ahead of leadership elections scheduled for December 30.
In North Goa, Reshma Bandodkar of Reis Magos filed her nomination for Adhyaksha (Chairperson), while Namdev Chari of Honda filed for Upadhyaksha (Vice-Chairperson). For South Goa, the BJP has announced Sidharth Dessai of Xeldem as its Adhyaksha nominee and Anjali Velip of Barcem as Upadhyaksha nominee. Dessai had previously served as Upadhyaksha before the recent ZP elections.
BJP state president Damodar Naik confirmed that the party’s nominations followed consultations with elected Zilla Panchayat members and highlighted the party’s aim to ensure stability and focus on development at the grassroots level.
The filing of nominations on December 29 officially kickstarts the leadership election process, with the polls for Adhyaksha and Upadhyaksha scheduled for December 30 and the swearing-in ceremony on December 31.
Meanwhile, the BJP has secured support from the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) and independent member Sunil Jalmi, strengthening its prospects to secure leadership control in both Zilla Panchayats.
Naik stated that accepting Jalmi’s support followed party deliberations, particularly after local MLA Govind Gaude pointed out MGP’s opposition to the BJP candidate in Betki-Khandola during the elections.
“With the nominations now filed, BJP’s priority remains to ensure stable administration and expedite development across Goa’s Zilla Panchayats,” Naik said.
