AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in Goa said "AAP candidates today signed a legal affidavit & took a pledge to remain loyal to the party, & work honestly if elected. All of our candidates are honest but this affidavit is needed to assure voters that these candidates are honest."
"Our candidates will send photocopies of the signed affidavit to every household in their constituency. By doing this, we're giving the right to voters to file a case of breach of trust against our candidates if they violate the terms of the affidavit" he added.
The party also took an anti-defection oath in Goa, the official Twitter handle of AAP shared this news and wrote "HISTORIC! AAP Goa Candidates take oath on a written affidavit to work honestly & NOT to defect and betray Goan voters. They have signed a Legal Affidavit which will be distributed to voters. Goans can use it to sue them in case they breach their trust!"
Meanwhile, the voting in Gao will take place on February 14. The voting will be held as per covid protocols in the state, said the Election Commission. The patients can also vote through postal ballot, said the poll panel. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress are the main contenders for the elections in Goa. The counting of the polls will be held on 10 March along with the other four states.