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‘Transfer’ of votes in Goa from one seat to another: Probe says no proof of illegality

GFP chief Vijay Sardesai had filed a complaint alleging that more than 50 voters from Curtorim were transferred to his constituency Fatorda, which he won by less than 1,600 votes in 2022.

As per the inquiry report, voters were added to the Fatorda electoral roll after the processing of Form 6 applications for inclusion – as per the prescribed legal procedures – during the Special Summary Revision (SSR) exercise in the state in 2017.

3 min read Panaji Oct 27, 2026 07:15 AM IST First published on: Oct 27, 2026 at 07:15 AM IST

A preliminary inquiry ordered by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Goa, has found no basis in allegations that some voters were “illegally transferred” from Curtorim Assembly constituency to Fatorda seat in South Goa.

As per the inquiry report, voters were added to the Fatorda electoral roll after the processing of Form 6 applications for inclusion – as per the prescribed…