Filing of nominations for 3rd phase of elections ends today in West Bengal

191 candidates are in fray in the first phase of Assembly Elections in West Bengal. Additional CEO Sanjay Basu told reporters in Kolkata that 63 candidates are contesting in Purulia, 35 in West Medinipur and 34 in Jhargram districts, while 33 candidates are in fray from East Medinipur and 26 from Bankura districts. 30 seats across five districts will go to polls on 27th of this month.

 

On the other hand, polling will be held in 30 seats on 1st of April for the second phase. In this phase, 172



candidates will be contesting from 4 districts. 58 candidates are from East Medinipur while 53 are from Bankura. 42 candidates will be contesting from West Medinipur district and 19 candidates are in fray from South 24 Parganas.

 

Meanwhile, filing of nominations for the third phase of elections ends today. 78 nominations were submitted till yesterday for this phase. 31 assembly constituencies spread over 3 districts will go to polls in this phase on the 6th of April.