District Collector Dr. Priyanka Ala informed that there were 95 candidates in the poll fray after the withdrawal of nominations. Of the 136 candidates who filed nominations, the nominations of 16 candidates were rejected and 15 candidates have withdrawn their nominations
Candidates contesting in elections have to obtain pre- certification of political advertisement in electronic, print and social media, pamphlets, wall posters and others, said District Collector Dr. Priyanka Ala.