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The issue of the cultural identity of Goa has also come to the fore in the past few years. The population of Goa has rapidly swelled due to increasing migration levels from neighbouring [[Karnataka]] and [[Maharashtra]], as well as from further afield such as [[Uttar Pradesh]] and [[Bihar]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2012}} |
The issue of the cultural identity of Goa has also come to the fore in the past few years. The population of Goa has rapidly swelled due to increasing migration levels from neighbouring [[Karnataka]] and [[Maharashtra]], as well as from further afield such as [[Uttar Pradesh]] and [[Bihar]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2012}} |
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The national political parties have been promising Goa a special status under [[Article 370]] of the [[constitution of India]], though to no avail. There is a belief{{By whom|date=February 2012}} that only a special status will |
The national political parties have been promising Goa a special status under [[Article 370]] of the [[constitution of India]], though to no avail. There is a belief{{By whom|date=February 2012}} that only a special status will elevate Goa and the Goan people from their current plight.<ref>http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-16/goa/30524596_1_special-status-goa-s-movement-goans</ref>== References == |
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The Goa legislative assembly election to choose MLAs for the Vidhan Sabha in Goa, India is scheduled on 3 March, 2012, with the result being announced on 6 March. The incumbent government is led by the Indian National Congress' Digambar Kamat.
Timetable
The process of filing the nominations was completed on 13th Feb 2012. The various events are given below :
| Event | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Issue of Notification | 06-Feb-12 | Mon |
| Last date for making Nominations | 13-Feb-12 | Mon |
| Scrutiny of Nominations | 14-Feb-12 | Tue |
| Last date for withdrawal of Candidature | 16-Feb-12 | Thu |
| Date of Poll | 03-Mar-12 | Sat |
| Counting of Votes | 06-Mar-12 | Tue |
| Date before which election process shall be completed | 09-Mar-12 | Fri |
Parties
The Indian National Congress, Nationalist Congress Party, Trinamul Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party are the major[vague] national political parties in the fray. Other regional parties include the Goa Vikas Party, United Goans Democratic Party and Go Su-raj Party.
Issues
The election also follows the 2011 Indian anti-corruption movement and allegeation of corruption during the previous tenure of the INC on issues such conversion of agricultural land, illegal mining, drugs and prostitution.[citation needed]
The issue of the cultural identity of Goa has also come to the fore in the past few years. The population of Goa has rapidly swelled due to increasing migration levels from neighbouring Karnataka and Maharashtra, as well as from further afield such as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.[citation needed]
The national political parties have been promising Goa a special status under Article 370 of the constitution of India, though to no avail. There is a belief[by whom?] that only a special status will elevate Goa and the Goan people from their current plight.[1]== References ==