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Karnataka elections: Nominations inching towards 4 figure mark
At least 920 nominations have been filed for the Karnataka assembly elections. The figure until Saturday had touched 920 and will inch towards the four figure mark today.
In all 377 Independents, among others, have filed their nomination so far, followed by Congress 147, JD(S) 115, BJP 140, CPM 11 in the 224-member Assembly house.
Today being Sunday, the process of filing nomination may reach peak on Monday and Tuesday as April 24 is the last day. Scrutiny will be taken up on April 25 and withdrawal is allowed till April 27.
Karnataka Chief Minister, who has already filed his nomination papers in his home segment Chamundeshwari, will also file his nomination for Badami seat on April 23.
Karnataka Assembly Election dates | |||
Date of notification | April 17 | ||
Last date to file nominations | April 24 | ||
Last date to withdraw nominations | April 27 | ||
Date of polling | May 12 | ||
Date of counting | May 15 | ||
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Story first published: Sunday, April 22, 2018, 9:01 [IST]