Political Parties in Goa

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The political parties based in Indian state of Goa

Parties

Sl NoParty NameStatusSeats in GLA
1. Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) National Party20/40
2. Indian National Congress (INC) National Party11/40
3. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Party2/40
4. All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) National Party0/40
5. Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) State Party2/40
6. Goa Forward Party (GFP) State Party1/40
7. Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) State Party1/40

Registered Unrecognised Parties

Defunct Regional Parties

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