Which regional party extended support to the BJP to help elect Manohar Parrikar as the Chief Minister of Goa in the 2017 State elections?
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party
Goa 2017 State Election: Understanding the Coalition Government
The 2017 State Assembly elections in Goa resulted in a hung assembly, meaning no single party secured a clear majority on its own. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), although not the single largest party, sought to form the government by securing support from regional parties and independent MLAs.
To form the government and install Manohar Parrikar as the Chief Minister, the BJP needed external support.
Let's examine the options provided:
- Goa Democratic Front
- Goa Suraksha Manch
- United Goans Democratic Party
- Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party
Following the 2017 election results, the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), along with the Goa Forward Party (GFP) and independent MLAs, extended their support to the BJP. This crucial support allowed the BJP to cross the majority mark and form the government with Manohar Parrikar at the helm as the Chief Minister.
Therefore, the regional party that was key in supporting the BJP to form the government and make Manohar Parrikar the Chief Minister in 2017 was the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party.
Important Questions from Political dimensions
Which one of the following best describes the electoral system of India ?
Which one of the following is the oldest scientific department of the Government of India?
The Election Commission recognizes a political party as a national party if
1. It secures at least six percent of the total valid votes polled in four or more States in a general election to the Lok Sabha or to the State Legislative Assemblies.
2. If it wins at least four seats in a general election to the Lok Sabha from any State or States
Select the correct answer using the code given below:In which of the following states/union territories was an election NOT held during March-April 2021?
Which of the following is a State party as of February 2021?
