Summary:
The party is yet to open its account in Mapusa constituency. After quitting BJP, Kandolkar had expressed confidence that at least half of the councillors will be with him.Kandolkar’s entry has boosted Congress’ prospects manifold in the Mapusa bypoll. Vijay Bhike contested on the Congress ticket and stood third, after BJP and MGP. In 2017, the Congress symbol was on the ballot paper in Mapusa constituency. It may be pointed out here that Braganza was voted as MMC chairperson with support from both, Joshua and Kandolkar..