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Goa, Daman & Diu Legislative Assembly election, 1972 was held in Indian Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu in 1972, to elect 30 members to the Goa, Daman & Diu Legislative Assembly. [1]
| Political Party | Seats contested | Seats won | Number of Votes | % of Votes | Seat change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party | 23 | 18 | 116,855 | 38.30% |  2 | |
| United Goans Party (Superia Group) | 26 | 10 | 99,156 | 32.50% |  2 | |
| Indian National Congress | 19 | 1 | 41,612 | 13.64% | 1 | |
| Independents | 36 | 1 | 28,874 | 9.64% | 1 | |
| Total | 138 | 30 | 305,077 |
| No. | Constituency | Winner | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandrem | Ramakant Khalap | Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party | |
| 2 | Benaulim | Wilfred de Souza | United Goans Party (Sequeira group) | |
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