AAP raises \'objections\' on nominations filed by two BJP candidates in Delhi

AAP raises 'objections' on nominations filed by two BJP candidates in Delhi

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

The Wednesday raised objections on nominations filed by two BJP candidates - sitting MP and East contestant Gautam Gambhir, alleging that there were "shortcomings" in the documents submitted by them.

Tuesday was the last day of filing nominations for the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi, which is due on May 12.

candidate has alleged that Bidhuri's nomination has a few "shortcomings" and hearing is slated to take place this evening at the Returning Officer's (RO) Office, a said.

Bidhuri, a is the lawmaker from the Lok Sabha constituency.

East Delhi candidate has also alleged that there are "issues" with the affidavit submitted by in his nomination.

"The stamp paper which has been furnished is dated April 23, 2019 whereas the notarial stamp on two of his affidavits have a date of April 18 and April 19 respectively," the AAP candidate alleged in a statement.

Poll authorities have given time till 3 pm to respond. The could not be immediately reached for comments.

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First Published: Wed, April 24 2019. 14:55 IST