35 in fray, 2 elected unopposed in Kathua
TNN Bureau. Updated: 11/23/2020 10:54:49 AM
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Jammu: As many as 35 candidates are in fray for Phase III of District Development Council and Panchayat By polls in Kathua district.
Under Phase III the elections for District Development Council (DDC) and by-election for vacant Sarpanch and Panch seats are being held in Basohli and Billawar blocks.
As per the elections schedule issued by DPEO, the voting for phase-III will be held on December 4.
The 35 contesting candidates include 24 for DDC, seven for Sarpanch and four for Panch seats.
According to District Panchayat Election Officer, Kathua, six candidates withdrew their candidature, 2 nominations were rejected and 2 candidates for panch seats were elected unopposed by the respective Returning Officers.