33 in fray for Phase-VII of DDC, Panchayat By-Elections in Kathua
KATHUA, DECEMBER 05: Thirty three candidates are in fray for Phase-VII of District Development Council elections and Panchayat By-Elections in Kathua.
According to District Panchayat Election Officer (DEPO), 18 candidates are contesting for twin DDC constituencies of Kathua and Nagri, while 9 others have withdrawn their nominations.
Similarly 15 candidates are in fray for 4 vacant Sarpanch seats of Kathua and Nagri blocks after 3 withdrew their nomination forms on the last day.
Likewise, 8 candidates are contesting for two vacant Municipal ward seats in Kathua Municipal Council after 1 nomination was rejected during scrutiny.
Meanwhile, 2 candidates, 1 for the vacant Sarpanch seat in block Nagri and 1 for vacant Panch seat in block Kathua were declared elected unopposed by respective Returning Officer.
The voting for Phase-VII of DDC, Panchayat by-polls along with vacant ULB seats is scheduled to be held on Dec 16, 2020.