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Politics
Nomination Papers Scrutiny Begins Today in Sikar as Deadline Looms
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 03:18 PM
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Election officials in Sikar start scrutinising nomination papers today, with only five hours left for candidates to submit before tomorrow's deadline.
Sikar district election officials commenced the scrutiny of nomination papers today, marking the final step before the filing deadline closes. Candidates have been given a narrow window, with just five hours remaining to submit their nominations before the cut‑off tomorrow.
The scrutiny process will verify the eligibility of each applicant, ensuring compliance with the electoral code and required documentation. Election officers have set up verification counters across the district to handle the expected influx of paperwork.
Preliminary reports suggest that up to 103 candidates are poised to file their nominations, reflecting a competitive contest for the upcoming polls. Voters in the region are closely watching the developments as the election schedule progresses.
Authorities have urged all prospective candidates to double‑check their submissions to avoid disqualification. The final list of approved nominees will be announced after the completion of today's verification exercise.
The deadline-driven scramble underscores the high stakes of the election in Sikar, a key constituency in Rajasthan's political landscape.
The scrutiny process will verify the eligibility of each applicant, ensuring compliance with the electoral code and required documentation. Election officers have set up verification counters across the district to handle the expected influx of paperwork.
Preliminary reports suggest that up to 103 candidates are poised to file their nominations, reflecting a competitive contest for the upcoming polls. Voters in the region are closely watching the developments as the election schedule progresses.
Authorities have urged all prospective candidates to double‑check their submissions to avoid disqualification. The final list of approved nominees will be announced after the completion of today's verification exercise.
The deadline-driven scramble underscores the high stakes of the election in Sikar, a key constituency in Rajasthan's political landscape.