Last day for filing of papers witnesses big processions
The Hindu
There are 29 candidates in the fray in Sindgi and seven in Hangal
On the last day of filing of nomination papers for the byelections in Hangal and Sindgi Assembly constituencies, senior leaders of both the Congress and the BJP accompanied their official candidates while filing the papers. The JD(S) had completed the process earlier.
In all, 29 candidates have filed their nominations in Hangal. For Sindgi bypoll, seven candidates have filed their nomination papers. While all three main political parties — Congress, BJP, and JD(S) — have fielded candidates in both the constituencies, there are also several Independents in the fray.
In Sindgi, BJP candidate Ramesh Bhusanur filed his nomination papers accompanied by senior leaders, while in Hangal, the former MLA Shivaraj Sajjanar filed his nomination papers. In Sindgi, Congress candidate Ashok Managuli filed his nomination papers once again accompanied by senior leaders of the party.
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