In Gujarat, total 1083 candidates remain in fray after the scrutiny of nomination papers for second phase of polling in 95 Assembly constituencies. 291 nomination papers out of total 1374 were rejected during the scrutiny.

Final picture of contest will be clear by tomorrow evening after the last date of withdrawal of nomination papers.

Second phase of polling in for 95 Assembly Constituencies spread over Kutch, North and Central Gujarat will be held on 17th December.

Meanwhile, 846 candidates are in final fray for first phase of polling in 87 Assembly Constituencies in Saurashtra, South Gujarat and some parts of Ahmedabad district. Polling for first phase will be held on 13th December. Counting of votes will be taken up on 20th December.

AIR Ahmedabad correspondent reports that campaigning for 182 member State Assembly elections has gathered momentum as ruling BJP has also organized series of public meetings today.