2017 Goa Legislative Assembly election

The 2017 Goa Legislative Assembly election was conducted on February 4, 2017, to elect the 40 members of the Goa Legislative Assembly. This election was significant as it took place amidst a backdrop of political instability and party realignments in the state. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by incumbent Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar, aimed to secure a second consecutive term against strong opposition from the Indian National Congress (INC), led by Fidelis Jerry Rodrigues. Other notable contenders included the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Goa Forward Party (GFP), which sought to challenge the traditional political landscape. The election witnessed a voter turnout of approximately 83%, reflecting the electorate's keen interest in governance issues. The results announced on March 11, 2017, culminated in a coalition government formation led by the BJP, significantly impacting Goa's political dynamics.