In Jharkhand, seven nomination papers were filed today for the fourth phase of elections in the state following notification.<br/>AIR correspondent reports that former minister Enos Ekka filed his nomination papers from Simdega and Kolibera assembly constituencies.He is in judicial custody for a disproportionate assets case.<br/>14 Assembly constituencies in the state will go to polls in this phase on the 12th of next month.The last date for filing of nominations is the 24th of this month and the last day for withdrawl of nomination papers is the 27th . 47 candidates have so far filed their nomination papers for the third phase. For this phase candidates can fille their nominations till the 20 th of this month. For the second phase of elections scheduled for 2nd December, 291 candidates are in the fray after scrutiny. Candidates can withdraw their nominations till tomorrow. 470 candidates are in fray for the first phase of elections scheduled for the 25th of this month in 26 assembly constituencies.The highest number of 25 candidates are in Godda and Dundi constituencies while lowest number of 11 candidates are in Jugsalai constituency.<br/>
News On AIR | November 17, 2009 7:17 PM
Filing of nomination papers begins for Jharkhand polls