This election is virtually a referendum, wherein people have come out to vote for a cause. I see people getting excited over voting, just as they get excited over purchase of a car for the first time in a family”
Manohar Parrikar, BJP Panaji candidate

The people are coming out of their houses to vote in large numbers as compared to the last election. The voters have largely supported the electoral exercise”
Rudolf Fernandes,  Independent candidate — St Cruz
Everyone should appreciate the poll monitoring system of the Election Commission, wherein each voting candidate has to go for thumb impression check and photo check. I think that democracy has clearly emerged as a winner in this election. People have fortunately realised the value of their vote”
Atanasio Monserrate, Congress St Cruz candidate
My constituency will easily register 80 to 85 per cent voting, out of which I will secure at least 60 pet cent votes. I am absolutely sure of my victory”
Pandurang alias Deepak Dhavalikar, MGP Priol candidate
There is a clear wave in support of a change in government. My constituency recorded more than 50 per cent voting by 12 noon that is halfway through the election. I am sure this election would register record voting. I am certain of garnering 70 per cent votes”
Ramkrishna alias Sudin Dhavalikar, MGP Marcaim candidate
Every polling station in my constituency witnessed crowds from early morning. However, it would be very difficult for me to predict the result in Marcaim constituency. Let’s wait till the results are out”
Ritesh Naik,  Congress Marcaim candidate
It appears that the people have taken lot of interest in voting this time. I feel that the democracy in Goa is getting mature. And, it is the malfunctioning of the past government as well as its going against the will of the people that has indirectly contributed to the maturing of democracy. If my constituency experiences more voting then it means my chances of victory are strong”
Nirmala Sawant,Independent candidate - Cumbharjua