220 candidates cleared after scrutiny in Pondy

Pondicherry, Apr 22 (UNI) Nomination papers filed by over 220 candidates for the second phase Assembly elections on May 8 in the Union Territory were found in order after scrutiny.

The Election Department is yet to release the final figures following a dispute at Ouppalam constituency.

The last date for withdrawals is April 24.

Twenty-one constituencies in Pondicherry region and six in Karaikal region go to polls on May 8 in the second phase.

Mahe, Palloor and Yanam constituencies vote on May 3 in the first phase.

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