In Uttar Pradesh, the nomination process for fourth and fifth phases of assembly elections is in progress. The notification for 6th phase will be issued on Thursday.Meanwhile one thousand eighty one candidates are in fray following the rejection of 59 nomination papers during scrutiny on Monday. 4th February is the last date for withdrawal of candidature in this phase.The election commission is now giving final shape to preparations in first phase areas as regional and national leaders have intensified their campaign. Different political party leaders are touring the area to woo the voters.Meanwhile, Congress will release its manifesto simultaneously from ten districts of the state.AIR Gorakhpur correspondent reports that the candidates are emphasizing on personal contact with the voters in the wake of strictures on expenditure by the election commission.