February 3, 2021 is the final date for submitting nomination
JALANDHAR- As many as 61 candidates have filed their nomination papers on the second day of nominations for the municipal elections in the district on Monday.
Divulging the small print, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development)-Additional District Electoral Officer Vishesh Sarangal stated that 61 nominations together with eight in Alawalpur Municipal Council, 15 in Kartarpur, three in Nakodar, two in Nurmahal, 28 in Phillaur, three in Lothian Khas and two in Mehatpur Municipal Council the place elections have been scheduled to be held on February 14, 2021.
He stated that the elections in 110 wards of six Municipal Councils and two Nagar Panchayats have been going to be held as per the schedule issued by the state election fee.
Additional deputy commissioner stated that on the primary day for the nominations a complete of eight candidates had filed nominations and now a complete of 69 candidates have thus far filed nominations.
He stated that the final date of submitting nomination papers was February 3, 2021, including the scrutiny would happen by February 4 and candidates can withdraw their papers by February 5, 2021.
The elections have been scheduled to be held on February 14, and the end result to be declared on February 17, 2021, as per the schedule, he added.