An official of the Election Commission said, "As today was the last day of filing of nomination papers, 166 candidates have filed their papers for the third phase of Assembly election that are scheduled to be held on December 9."
The 16 constituencies are spread over three districts-- Baramulla, Budgam and Pulwama.
For the Uri seat, five candidates have filed their nomination papers, in Rafiabad 13, Sopore 23, Sangrama 10, Baramulla 14, Gulmarg 9, Pattan 16, Chadoora 9, Budgam 7, Beerwah 8, Khansahib 8, Charar-i-Sharief 10, Tral 9, Pampore 7, Pulwama 10 and Rajpora 8.
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