India News | Punjab Polls: 33 Nomination Papers Withdrawn
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A total of 33 people withdrew their nomination papers for the February 20 state assembly polls, Punjab's Chief Electoral Officer S Karuna Raju said on Thursday.
Chandigarh, Feb 3 (PTI) A total of 33 people withdrew their nomination papers for the February 20 state assembly polls, Punjab's Chief Electoral Officer S Karuna Raju said on Thursday.
Raju said 1,645 nomination papers were found in order out of 2,266 nominations which were received for the 117 assembly constituencies of the state.
He further said 588 nomination papers were rejected during scrutiny.
The last date of withdrawal of candidature is February 4. PTI CHS VSD
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