141 candidates file nomination papers in Kozhikode, scrutiny to be held on March 24
The Hindu
141 candidates have filed nominations for Kozhikode's Assembly elections, with scrutiny on March 24 and campaigning intensifying.
A total of 141 candidates have filed 223 nomination papers in 13 constituencies in Kozhikode for the upcoming Assembly elections, as the last date for the purpose ended on Monday (March 23).
Campaigning is also gathering momentum in the district, with the candidates representing the Left Democratic Front (LDF), United Democratic Front (UDF), and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) conducting roadshows and political conventions and meeting prominent people in their respective constituencies in recent days.
P.K. Firos, UDF candidate from Koduvally, filing his nomination papers in Kozhikode on March 23. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh
According to official sources, 18 candidates have filed their nominations in the Koduvally segment, the highest in the district. The lowest number of candidates, seven each, is in Koyilandy, Balussery, and Kozhikode South. The highest number of nominations, 22 each, is from Perambra and Koduvally.
UDF-backed Independent candidate from Beypore P.V. Anvar filing his nomination papers in Kozhikode on March 23. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh
NCP(SP) Kozhikode district president Mukkom Mohammed and Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran greeting each at the district collectorate in Kozhikode as the latter arrived there to file nomination papers for the Elathur Assembly constituency on March 23. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh
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