Preparing for the Maharashtra assembly polls, the Election commission of India has finalized the candidate’s list for the Pune district. According to the notification released, a total of 246 candidates are in the race for the 21 assembly constituencies in Pune district.
A total of 373 candidates had filed their nomination for all these seats. Out of these individuals, 127 candidates withdrew their nominations as reported by the election watchdog. The last date to withdraw nomination was October 7.
After the withdrawal of 127 candidates, 246 candidates will be fighting the polls in their respective constituencies. Maximum numbers of these candidates are from the constituency of Pune cantonment that will see a tough fight between 28 candidates.
For the smooth conduct of elections, a total of 7915 polling booths will be set up in Pune district for all 21 constituencies.
Important Dates for Maharashtra Polls-
- The detailed notification will be issued on September 27.
- The filing of nominations will begin from September 27 to October 4.
- Scrutiny of applications will be done on October 5.
- Nominations withdrawal can be done till October 7.
- Elections will take place on October 21.
- Counting of votes will be done on October 24.