BTC polls: 102 file papers in Baksa

FROM A CORRESPONDENT

BARAMA, March 26: As many as 102 candidates filed their nomitions from 11 BTC constituencies under Baska district for the Bodoland Territorial Council election on April 8. Twelve nomitions were received in two constituencies – Mothunguri and Dihira constituency under Baksa district. Ten nomitions were filed in two constituencies – girjuli and Goybari, nine filed their nomitions in Koklabari and Baganpara constituencies. In Salbari and Darangajuli constituencies eight nomitions each were received. Seven filed nomitions in Mushalpur and Suklai Serfang constituency respectively. Today being the last day of filing of nomitions, 52 nomitions were received. Sitting BTC executive member who have joined BJP filed his nomition from Baganpara constituency today. Scrutiny of the nomition papers will be done on March 26. The last date for withdrawal of candidature is March 28 and the same day the fil list of contestants will be published. Repolling, date is on April 10 and counting of votes will take place on April 11.