PANAJI
As two days are left for filing nominations, 324 nominations have been filed as of Tuesday for the five municipalities which are going for polls on April 23.
On Tuesday, a total of 137 nominations were filed. The returning officers have received 92 nomination papers for Mormugao, Margao (79), Quepem (62), Mapusa (59), and Sanguem (31). April 8 is the last date for filing nominations.
The filing of nominations began on March 31. Scrutiny would be conducted on April 9 and the withdrawal date is April 10 and on the same day, the final list of contesting candidates will be declared.
It may be recalled that after the Supreme Court order to complete the poll process by April 30, the State Election Commission fixed April 23 as the polling date for five municipalities and the counting will be held on April 26.
Around 1.8 lakh voters will cast their votes for these municipalities.
