Finally, 301 candidates are in the poll fray for ZP member posts under the 56 Zilla Parishad zones of Mayurbhanj district after six candidates, all independent, withdrew their nominations on the last day of withdrawal on Saturday.
Now, a clear picture has emerged as regards the number of contestants and their battle-lines for the three-tier panchayat polls in the district. The election scenario is likely to hot up, feel observers here.