Social activist, columnist and leftist Sudarsan Das filed his nomination papers as an Independent candidate for the Jaleswar Assembly constituency in Baleswar district on Wednesday.Thousands of supporters, mostly known as BJD associates, accompanied Das in a long procession, which started from Rajghat of Jaleswar and ended in Baleswar, where he filed his papers.People of Jaleswar, irrespective of party lines, overwhelmingly supported his candidature. Many appealed to conscious citizens, intellectuals and youths to come forward and support Das’ cause and vote for him.