Twelve candidates are in the fray for bypolls to two assembly seats in Rajasthan.
The bypolls to Khinvsar (Nagaur) and Mandawa (Jhunjhunu) Assembly constituencies will take place on October 21.
Thursday was the last day for nomination withdrawal.
One independent candidate withdrew his nomination, election officials said.
Now, a total of 12 candidates will contest the elections, they said.
The ruling Congress has fielded former MLAs Rita Chaudhary and Harendra Mirdha from Mandawa and Khinvsar seats, respectively.
The BJP has fielded Sushila on the Mandawa seat.