MARGAO
A total of 68 candidates have filed their nomination papers for the ensuing election for the 14-member Cuncolim Municipal Council. On the last date of filing of nomination papers on Thursday, around 12 more candidates filed their papers for the election, taking the number of candidates, who have filed their papers to 68.
The nomination papers will be scrutinised by the Returning Officer John Fernandes in the presence of the candidates on Friday. Saturday is the last date of withdrawal of nominations.
The candidate in the fray includes former Municipal Chairperson, vice-Chairpersons, sitting Councilors and new faces.
Both the BJP and the Congress have so far shied away from fielding their panel of candidates. They are expected to unveil their list of candidates after the last date of withdrawal, sources said.
