55 file papers for civic body elections in Rajasthan

As many as 55 candidates in 49 urban local bodies of the state on Friday filed nomination papers for the civic body elections.

The nomination process began on Friday with the issuance of a notification and 55 candidates filed 62 sets of nomination papers for the elections to the posts of councillor.

The last date for the filing of nominations is November 5 and scrutiny will take place the next day.

Candidates can withdraw nominations by November 8 and the elections will take place on November 16, according to an official of the state election commission.