The Free Press Journal

Total 39 candidates file nomination­s for third phase

- STAFF REPORTER / RAIPUR

A total of 39 candidates filed 56 nomination­s on Tuesday for the seven Lok Sabha seats of the state under the third phase of Lok Sabha elections.

Deputy Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Chhattisga­rh Vinay Agrawal briefing media said that 39 candidates have filed 56 nomination­s for the seven Lok Sabha seats of the state.

A total of 57 candidates have filed 91 nomination­s for the seven Lok Sabha seats of the state under the third phase Lok Sabha elections so far, he said.

Congress candidate from Korba Lok Sabha seat Jyotsana Mahant has filed her nomination in Korba. BJP candidate from Korba Lok Sabha seat Saroj Pandey has also filed her nomination in Korba.

Nomination processes are going on for the Raipur, Durg, Bilaspur, Janjgir-Champa, Korba, Raigarh, and Surguja Lok Sabha seats.

In Surguja Lok Sabha seat, three candidates submitted five nomination­s, while three candidates submitted five nomination­s for Raigarh Lok Sabha seat. Similarly, five candidates submitted eight nomination­s for Janjgir-Champa Lok Sabha seat, and six candidates submitted six nomination­s for Bilaspur Lok Sabha seat. For Durg Lok Sabha seat, five candidates submitted eight nomination­s, and for Raipur Lok Sabha seat, 13 candidates submitted 16 nomination­s. Four candidates submitted eight nomination­s for Korba Lok Sabha seat till Tuesday.

The last date for nomination­s under the third phase is April 19, with scrutiny scheduled for April 20. Candidates can withdraw their nomination­s until April 22. Polling will be held on May 7, and vote counting will take place on June 4.

 ?? ?? Deputy Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Chhattisga­rh Vinay Agrawal addressing media at CEO office.
Deputy Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Chhattisga­rh Vinay Agrawal addressing media at CEO office.

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