The contest in North Goa has BJP MP Shripad Naik taking on Congress' Ramakant Khalap. In South Goa, the BJP has fielded entrepreneur Pallavi Dempo against Navy-veteran-turned-politician Viriato Fernandes of the Congress. 

Voters residing in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mangaluru will benefit from this initiative, with free rides available to and from voting points on April 26.