Stage set for October 21 by-polls; last day for filing of nominations
First Published: 30th September, 2019 16:45 IST
Battlelines have been drawn for the state assembly by-elections in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Sikkim. Fate of candidates from different parties as well as independents will be sealed in
Battlelines have been drawn for the state assembly by-elections in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Sikkim.
Fate of candidates from different parties as well as independents will be sealed in the by-polls slated for October 21.
Candidates will battle it out against each other in 4 seats in Assam, 1 seat in Meghalaya, 1 seat in Arunachal Pradesh and 3 in Sikkim. Today is the last day of filing of nominations.
The four seats in Assam which are going to polls include-Ratabari, Jania, Rangapara and Sonari.
Meanwhile, by-polls will be held in the lone Shella seat in Meghalaya and Khonsa West in Arunachal Pradesh. The other 3 seats going to the polls include Poklok Kamrang, Martam-Rumtek and Gangtok.
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