Panaji, March 23 The Goa Forward Party (GFP) is likely to contest 25 of the 40 assembly seats in the coastal state, as the outfit discussed plans to strengthen its voter base ahead of the 2027 elections on Monday.
The State Executive Committee of the party held a strategy meeting here under the chairmanship of GFP president Vijai Sardesai, and discussed organizational matters and preparations for the next year's assembly polls.
GFP currently has one MLA in Goa and is an alliance partner of the Opposition Congress in the tiny tourist state, where the BJP is in power since 2012.
Speaking to reporters, GFP general secretary Mohandas Lolienkar informed that the meeting extensively discussed the way forward for the party, which was part of the BJP-led government in 2017.
He stated that the GFP may contest 25 assembly seats as part of its plan to strengthen the organization across Goa.
Lolienkar asserted his party's primary aim was to defeat the BJP and bring what he called "people's power" to the forefront.
On the Ponda assembly bypoll scheduled on April 9, he confirmed that the GFP will extend support to the Congress.
GFP general secretary (Organization) Durgadas Kamat maintained the meeting focused on measures to expand the party and deepen its grassroots presence.
Kamat announced that a public meeting would be held on Goa Statehood Day (May 30) to connect with the masses and take forward the party's vision.