2012 Goa Legislative Assembly election

The 2012 Goa Legislative Assembly election was held on March 3, 2012, to elect members of the 40-seat Goa Legislative Assembly. This election was significant as it was conducted under the purview of the Election Commission of India, with a voter turnout of approximately 82%. The key political contest was between the Indian National Congress (INC), led by Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), headed by Manohar Parrikar. The election saw the emergence of a multi-cornered contest, with notable participation from regional parties such as the Goa Vikas Party and others. Ultimately, the BJP secured a majority, winning 24 seats, thus forming the government and marking a shift in power in the state.