Congress' Goa Candidates Take Anti-Defection Oath in Rahul Gandhi's Presence

Rahul Gandhi is on a day-long tour in the poll-bound state, where elections are scheduled to be held on 14 February.

All candidates from the Congress-Goa Forward alliance in Goa on Friday took oath on the Constitution not to defect or resign from the party in the course of their five-year term as legislators, if elected.

The oath was administered in the presence of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is on a day-long tour in the poll-bound state, where elections are scheduled to be held on 14 February.

All 40 Candidates from Congress - Goa Forward Party alliance take a #PledgeOfLoyalty to stay united & Loyal. They pledge to never support or participate in any activity that would sell Goa's identity. pic.twitter.com/bQmAewuUkI

— Goa Congress (@INCGoa) February 4, 2022