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She along with Superintendent of Police Dr. Vineeth G visited the college and held a meeting with officials to review the arrangements for counting.

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 Of the 136 candidates who filed nominations, the nominations of 16 candidates were rejected and 15 candidates have withdrawn their nominations

As per the directions of the Election Commission of India polling in LWE affected areas would be conducted from 7 am to 4 pm, she said.

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.

On Wednesday the Collector attended block level chintan shivir at Gundala, which was selected for Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) by NITI Aayog.