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DDC Polls: 45 in fray for Phase-II; Sarpanch, Panch elected unopposed

Jammu, Nov 20 (UNI) As many as 45 candidates are in fray for second phase of District Development Council and Panchayat by polls in Kathua district even as two candidates one each for Sarpanch and Panch seats have been elected unopposed.
As per information given by DPEO Kathua, out of 50 candidates, three withdrew their nominations on the last date of withdrawal on Nov 19.
Those who withdrew their nominations, include 2 for Sarpanch seats and 1 for panch seats.
Meanwhile, 2 candidates who have filed nominations for vacant Sarpanch seat of Dhar Mahanpur block and a vacant Panch seat in block Mahanpur were declared elected unopposed by respective Returning Officers.
As per schedule issued by District Panchayat Election officer Kathua, the voting for Phase-II of DDC, Panchayat Bye-elections being held for DDC- Mahanpur and Mandli constituencies would be held on Dec 1, 2020.
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