Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said the candidature of Pallavi Dempo will ensure BJP's victory from South Goa Lok Sabha seat. The seat is currently held by the Congress' Francisco Sardinha, who had defeated Narendra Sawaikar. Ms. Dempo's name was announced by the ruling party late Sunday night.
"I extend my heartiest congratulations to Smt. Pallavi Dempo on her nomination as the @BJP4India Candidate for the South Goa Lok Sabha constituency. I am confident her fresh perspective and representation of the Nari Shakti under the dynamic leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji, coupled with diligence, commitment, shall ensure victory for BJP in South Goa," the CM said on X.