Baramulla, May 5 -- Nominations of 15 candidates were rejected during scrutiny of papers for the Baramulla parliamentary constituency (PC) while nominations of 23 were accepted by the Returning Officer, Minga Sherpa.
During the scrutiny of all 38 nomination papers, 23 nominations were found valid, including two female candidates and were accepted to contest the Lok Sabha Elections from the Baramulla PC. The candidature of 15 candidates was rejected as their nomination papers were found invalid during the scrutiny process in accordance with the ECI norms.
The candidates can withdraw their nomination till May, 06 (Monday) before 03:00 pm in the office of Returning Officer.
The main contenders on this seat are Sajad Lone of PC, Omar Abdulla...