Bhubaneswar, May 4 -- Filing of nomination papers for the by-election to Brajarajnagar assembly seat in Odisha's Jharsuguda district began on Wednesday.

Returning officer cum Jharsuguda sub-collector has issued a formal notification inviting nominations for the by-poll.

"Nomination papers may be delivered by a candidate or any of his proposers to the returning officer or to Biswakeshan Pandey, OAS, assistant returning officer, at the sub-collector office, Jharsuguda between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on any day (other than public holiday) not later than the scheduled date i.e May 11, 2022 (Wednesday)," read the notification.

The nominations will be scrutinised on May 12 and the candidates are allowed to withdraw their candidature by May 17, sa...