In Chhattisgarh, a total of 294 candidates have filed nomination papers in 20 constituencies which are going to poll in the first phase on the 7th of November. The 20th of October was the last day for filing nominations in these constituencies. Our correspondent reports that these constituencies are in the most Maoist-affected region of Chhattisgarh. For the first phase, Scrutiny will take place on Saturday, while nomination papers can be withdrawn till the 23rd of October.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, notification will be issued on Saturday for the second phase of elections, marking the beginning of the filing of nominations in 70 constituencies.<br />''<br />''For the second phase, nomination papers can be filed till the 30th of October. Scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on the 31st of October and the last date for withdrawal of nomination papers is the 02nd of November.<br />''<br />''Elections will be held in the State for its 90 constituencies in two phases on the 07th and 17th of November.<br />