Kerala assembly polls: Scrutiny of nomination papers begin

The last date for withdrawal of nominations is May 2

Kerala assembly polls: Scrutiny of nomination papers begin
Press Trust of India Thiruvananthapuram
Last Updated : Apr 30 2016 | 11:38 AM IST
The Election Commission today began scrutiny of nomination papers filed by 1,647 candidates contesting from 140 constituencies in Kerala for the May 16 Assembly polls.

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, CPI(M) veteran V S Achutanandan, CPI(M) Polit bureau member Pinarayi Vijayan, former Union minister O Rajagopal and former Indian cricketer Sreesanth are among those in the fray.

Read more from our special coverage on "KERALA ASSEMBLY POLLS"



While Chandy is contesting from Puthupally for the 11th time in a row, 93-year-old Achutanandan is trying his luck once again from Malampuzha and Vijayan from Dharmadam.

BJP state president Kummanam Rajasekharan is making his electoral debut from Vattiyoorkavu.

The last date for withdrawal is May 2.
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First Published: Apr 30 2016 | 11:32 AM IST

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