<span style="color: #222222;">In Assam, scrutiny of nomination papers for third phase of polls is on. 309 candidates filed nomination for the third phase. Assam will be witnessing 3 phases of polls beginning 27th of this month. Various political parties have fielded singers, actors, journalists in this election.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Among prominent candidates, actor and sitting BJP legislator Angoorlata Deka is contesting at Batadrava seat. Asom Gana Parishad has given ticket to singer Kalpana Patowary while former news presenter Diwas Phukan would also try his fate for Raijor Dal's ticket. Actor Jerifa Wahid, journalist Manjit Mahanta would also contest for Assam Jatiya Parishad and Congress respectively. Apart from contesting candidates, political parties engaged cine stars , singers in election rallies . The BJP has introduced puppet show too at Nalbari to attract the voters.</span><br />''  <br />