Guwahati: Altogether 281 candidates have filed their nominations for 47 meeting seats in Assam going to polls within the first phase on March 27, a launch issued by the CEO”s workplace mentioned on Wednesday(March 10).
The final date of submission of nominations for the first phase was Tuesday(March 9).
Among distinguished candidates who filed nominations have been Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal from Majuli, sitting BJP MLAs Angoorlata Deka from Batadroba, Ashok Singhal from Dhekiajuli, Mrinal Saikia from Khumtai and Padma Hazarika from Sootea, in addition to former ministers Ajanta Neog from Golaghat and Bismita Gogoi from Khumtai, the state’s chief electoral officer (CEO) mentioned within the launch.
Other candidates who filed their nominations embody Speaker Hitendra Nath Goswami from Jorhat on BJP ticket, AGP ministers Atul Bora from Bokakhat and Keshab Mahanta from (*281*), BJP ministers Ranjit Dutta from Behali, Naba Kumar Doley from Jonai and Sanjoy Kishan from Tinsukia, and Nazir Hussain of the saffron celebration from Rupohihat.
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Ripun Bora filed his nomination from Gohpur, Congress Legislature Party chief Debabrata Saikia from Nazira and AICC secretary Bhupen Borah from Bihpuria. Among others who filed their nominations have been former ministers Bharat Narah from Naoboicha, Pranatee Phukan from Naharkatiya and Rakibul Hussain from Samaguri, in addition to sitting MLAs Rupjyoti Kurmi from Mariani, Rana Goswami from Jorhat, Roselina Tirkey from Sarupathar.
Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) president Lurinjyoti Gogoi filed his nominations from each Duliajan and Naharkatiya constituencies whereas the celebration’s basic secretary Jagadish Bhuyan filed his nomination from Sadiya.
Jailed Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi can even contest within the first phase from Mariani and Sibsagar seats as an Independent candidate, because the celebration is but to be recognised by the Election Commission.
Former AGP minister Brindaban Goswami has filed his nomination as an Independent candidate from Tezpur.
Scrutiny can be held on March 10 and the final date of withdrawal is March 12.
Elections to the 126-member Assam meeting can be held in three phases on March 27, April 1 and April 6.
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