Council polls: Filing of nomination papers to begin on November 16
The Hindu
All the three major political parties still in the process of candidate selection
As the Election Commission’s notification on polls to the Legislative Council from 25 Local Authorities constituencies comes into effect on November 16, parties are still in the process of candidate selection and drawing up election strategies.
While November 23 is the last date for filing nomination, the elections will be held on December 10 and results announced on December 14. As many as 25 members — 14 of the Congress, six of the BJP, four of the Janata Dal (Secular), and an Independent member — are completing their tenure on January 5, 2022. Currently, in the Upper House, the BJP is the largest party with 32 members followed by the Congress with 29 and JD(S) with 12.
Congress sources said the party leaders were expected to complete their consultations with district-level leaders in a day or two and finalise the candidates before sending the list to the AICC. “Sources said the party was yet to decide whether it has to field two candidates in dual constituencies or focus on results by fielding one candidate. “Being in the Opposition, it is tough to fight though the Congress did well in the gram panchayat polls. Some incumbent members are not inclined to contest because they are not confident.”