After scrutiny of nomination papers filed by different candidate for Patiala and Talwandi Sabo by-elections scheduled for August 21, total 15 candidates have been left in fray in both assembly constituencies.
"The scrutiny of nomination papers of candidates has been done on Monday, and after scrutiny, for Patiala assembly by-election, nomination papers of eight candidates have been found valid, while for Talwandi Sabo, seven candidates' nomination papers were found valid," said Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) VK Singh.
He said that candidate left in fray for Patiala assembly by-election are Bhagwan Dass from Shiromani Akali Dal, Preneet Kaur from Indian National Congress, Harjeet Singh from Aam Aadmi Party, Amrik Singh from New All India Congress Party, Ravi Kant from Hindusthan Nirman Dal, while Balbir Singh, Balwinder Singh and Rajinder Singh Pawar will be "independent" candidates.
For Talwandi Sabo assembly by-election, candidates, whose papers have been found valid, included Jeet Mohinder Singh from SAD, Harminder Singh Jassi from INC, Baljinder Kaur from AAP, Makhan Singh Premi from Punjab labour Party, while Balkar Singh, Balwinder Singh and Bharpur Singh will contest as independents.
VK Singh said that last date for withdrawal of candidature is August 6.