In Bihar, so far 44 candidates have filed their nomination papers for the First Phase of Assembly elections.<br />'' <br />''With only two days remaining for nominations, the process has gained momentum.<br />'' <br />''The scrutiny will take place on 9th of October. Polling would be held on 28th of October in 71 Assembly constituencies spread over 16 districts.<br />'' <br />''Mostly contestants of non-recognized registered, non-registered parties and indpendents have filed nominations.<br />'' <br />''Among major political parties of the state so far only two candidates of Janata Dal (United) submitted their nomination papers.<br />'' <br />''State Transport Minister and party candidate Santosh Kumar Nirala filed his nomination form Rajpur constituency in Buxar district.<br />'' <br />''Randhir Kumar Soni has filed nomination form Sheikhpura.<br />'' <br />''Two candidates of CPI-ML from Grand Alliance have also filed their nominations.<br />'' <br />''On the other hand, three candidates of Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) also submitted their nomination papers.<br />'' <br />''Due to COVID-19 pandemic, as precautionary measures Election Commission of India (ECI) has provided option to candidates of filing of online nomination and paying their security money to contest.<br />