GUWAHATI: As the deadline for filing nominations for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections drew to a close today, a flurry of candidates submitted their papers, totaling 47 sets, across five constituencies slated for polls on April 19. The final day witnessed a surge in filings, with a total of 26 candidates throwing their hats into the ring.
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Of the 47 nomination papers submitted today, the Kaziranga Lok Sabha constituency saw the highest number of candidates, with nine contenders vying for the seat. Sonitpur constituency followed closely behind, with seven candidates filing their nominations. Lakhimpur constituency saw five hopefuls enter the fray, while Dibrugarh and Jorhat Lok Sabha constituencies had one and four candidates respectively filing their papers.
With today's submissions, the total count of candidates contesting in the first phase of elections stands at 38. As per electoral procedures, the last date for withdrawal of nominations is March 30, providing candidates with a brief window to reconsider their candidacy before the final list is confirmed.
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The surge in nominations on the last day underscores the heightened competition and political fervour surrounding the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Assam. As the electoral landscape takes shape, voters in these constituencies can expect a diverse array of choices as they head to the polls on April 19.