1,926 candidates in fray for 398 urban wards in Tiruchi
The Hindu
323 have withdrawn nomination papers and 32 have been rejected after scrutiny
A total of 1,926 candidates are in the fray for 398 wards in urban local bodies in the district.
As many as 2,284 nominations were received for wards in urban local bodies that go to the polls on February 19. After completing scrutiny of nominations, the State Election Commission gave two days to candidates to withdraw from the fray. With Monday being the last day for withdrawal, the offices of the Returning Officers and Assistant Returning Offices of Tiruchi Corporation, Manapparai, Thuraiyur, Thuvakudi, Lalgudi and Musiri municipalities and 14 town panchayats saw withdrawal of nominations by several candidates.
According to sources, out of 2,284 nominations for 401 wards, 323 candidates withdrew their papers. The nominations of 32 candidates were rejected on various grounds. Three candidates were elected unopposed. Polling would be held for 398 wards with 1,926 candidates in the fray.
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