Srinagar, Apr 26 (PTI) Election authorities on Friday rejected nomination papers of 10 candidates, leaving 29 aspirants in the fray for the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat, officials said.

The rejected candidates include National Conference leader Salman Sagar, who was the covering candidate of the party.

Also Read | KTET April 2024 Date: Registration for Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test Examination Extended Till May 2, Apply Online at ktet.kerala.gov.in.

Other candidates whose papers were not in order included Sameer Parray, Bansi Lal Bhat Rakesh Handu, Fida Hussain Dar, Suraya Nissar, A K Raina, Shadib Hanief Khan, Shabir Ahmad Malik and Farooq Ahmad Bhat.

While 29 candidates are in the fray in the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat, with National Conference leader Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and PDP youth wing president Waheed Parra being the main contenders.

Also Read | What Is Ayushman Bharat Yojana and How To Register?.

Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) has fielded Mohammad Amir, while Apni Party has picked Mohammad Ashraf Mir as its candidate.

The last date for withdrawal of nomination papers is on April 29 and polling will be held on May 13 in the fourth phase of elections.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)