Assam polls: 722 candidates in fray after 67 withdraw nomination

As many as 722 candidates are set to contest the Assam Legislative Assembly elections after 67 withdrew their nominations on Thursday. A total of 815 candidates initially filed nominations for the 126 constituencies.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• As many as 722 candidates are set to contest the Assam Legislative Assembly elections after 67 withdrew their nominations on Thursday.
• A total of 815 candidates initially filed nominations for the 126 constituencies.
• The elections are scheduled to be held on April 9.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• A total of 815 candidates initially filed nominations for the 126 constituencies.
• The elections are scheduled to be held on April 9.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• The elections are scheduled to be held on April 9.
• As many as 722 candidates are set to contest the Assam Legislative Assembly elections after 67 withdrew their nominations on Thursday.
• A total of 815 candidates initially filed nominations for the 126 constituencies.