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Over 4,000 Nominations Filed for Assam, Kerala, Puducherry Assembly Polls

The deadline for filing nominations for the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry has concluded with over 4,000 submissions. Kerala recorded the highest number of nominations at 2,117, followed by Assam and Puducherry. The Election Commission will now scrutinize papers, with the final candidate list set after the withdrawal date of March 26. Polling for these seats is scheduled for April 9, with results to be declared on May 4.

Key Points: 4,000+ Nominations Filed for Assembly Polls in 3 States

  • 4,019 total nominations filed
  • Kerala leads with 2,117 nominations
  • Scrutiny on March 24, withdrawal by March 26
  • Polling scheduled for April 9
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Over 4,000 nominations filed as deadline ends for Assam, Kerala, Puducherry polls

Over 4,000 nominations filed for Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry Assembly elections. Polling on April 9, results on May 4. Details inside.

"A total of 4,019 nominations were filed across the three poll-bound states - Election Commission of India"

New Delhi, March 24

The filing of nominations for the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, along with bypolls in four states, ended on Monday, with over 4,000 nominations submitted, the Election Commission of India said.

A total of 4,019 nominations were filed across the three poll-bound states, with 2,511 candidates in the fray.

Kerala saw the highest number, with 2,117 nominations and 1,252 candidates, followed by Assam with 1,388 nominations and 817 candidates. Puducherry recorded 514 nominations and 442 candidates.

In the by-elections, 106 nominations were filed for five Assembly constituencies across Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland and Tripura, with 73 candidates in the fray. Karnataka recorded the highest activity, with 71 nominations for two seats.

Polling for these seats will be held on April 9, while the last date for filing nominations was March 23.

The Election Commission said scrutiny of nomination papers will be taken up on March 24, while the last date for withdrawal of candidature is March 26 till 3 p.m.

As per election rules, candidates are required to submit an affidavit in Form 26 along with their nomination papers, disclosing details of criminal cases, assets and liabilities, educational qualifications and their official social media handles.

Candidates with criminal antecedents must also publicise these details in newspapers and through television channels on three separate occasions during the campaign period.

The Election Commission had announced the poll schedule for Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, along with bye-elections in six states, on March 15.

Besides, Assembly elections will also be held in two phases in the state of West Bengal next month -- on April 23 and April 29.

The results will be announced on May 4.

Also, on March 15, the ECI enforced the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) soon after announcing the schedule for Assembly elections, imposing curbs on the release of funds under MLA and MP local area development schemes and directing the removal of ministers' photographs from official websites.

Apart from Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, which are heading for Assembly elections between April 9 and April 23, the ECI also issued MCC enforcement directives to six states where by-elections will be held for eight Assembly seats during this period.

In identical letters to the Union Cabinet Secretary and the Chief Secretaries of the poll-bound states, the ECI sought immediate implementation of MCC provisions related to the prevention of defacement of private and public property, misuse of public spaces, misuse of official vehicles, advertisements at the cost of the public exchequer, and removal of photographs of political functionaries from official websites.

- IANS

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Shreya B
Kerala leading with 2000+ nominations is no surprise. Our political awareness is very high. Excited to see how the LDF vs UDF battle shapes up this time. The focus should be on development, not just rhetoric.
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Aman W
The rule about candidates with criminal cases publicising it in newspapers is excellent! Voters need to know who they are voting for. Transparency is key. 👍
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Michael C
Interesting to see the process. The level of detail required in the affidavits - assets, liabilities, social media - seems quite thorough compared to some other democracies. Hope it leads to cleaner elections.
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Priyanka N
With so many candidates, the Election Commission has a massive task. Respect for managing such a complex process. Hope the MCC is followed strictly, especially removing ministers' photos from websites. No government propaganda!
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Vikram M
Assam's numbers are significant too. These elections are crucial for the future of the state. Hope the focus remains on issues like employment and infrastructure, not divisive politics.
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Kriti O
A respectful criticism: While the rules are good on paper, implementation is often weak. How many of these affidavits are actually scrutinized properly? We need stronger accountability to prevent false declarations.

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