April 05
The scrutiny of nomination papers of the contesting candidates for Anantnag Lok Sabha seat was conducted today by the Returning Officer Anantnag Parliamentary Constituency on Friday.
In a Press release issued to The Kashmiriyat by District Information Officer, Khalid Jahangir under the supervision of General, Police and Expenditure Observers in presence of the Chief Agents/representatives of candidates conducted the scrutiny.
During the scrutiny, 17 nominations were accepted, two nominations filed by Mr. Bashir Ahmad Malik, Independent Candidate, Mr. Safeer Ahmad Malik of Rashtriya Jan Karanti Party were rejected, the press release said.
The adjournment granted by Returning Officer of Anantnag Parliamentary Constituency on the request of 01 Independent candidate namely Shamus Khawaja till tomorrow.
Anantnag will go to polls on April 23, under the third phase, Kulgam will vote during the 4th phase, on April 29. The elections for the twin districts of Pulwama and Shopian will be held under 5th phase, on May 6.