AMN / RANCHI
Today is the last day for filing of nominations for the third phase of Jharkhand assembly elections. Scrutiny of papers will take place tomorrow.
Candidates can withdraw their names till Thursday. The election for third phase will be held on 12th December in 17 Assembly Constituencies spread over eight districts including Ranchi, Hazaribagh, Koderma and Ramgarh.
The 81-member Jharkhand Assembly will go to polls in five phases between 30th November and 20th December. Counting of votes will be taken on 23rd of December.
Campaigning is gaining momentum in the state with leaders of all political parties holding rallies and public meetings across the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today address two election rallies in the state. The Prime Minister will address the first election meeting in Medininagar and second in Gumla.
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren, Jharkhand Vikas Morcha President Babulal Marandi and AJSU Chief Sudesh Kumar Mahto are also holding a series of meetings in the areas where first phase of elections will be held on 30th November. Besides, Congress, RJD and left parties are also holding public meetings.