A total of 77 candidates have filed nomination papers for the Municipal Corporation at Birgaon till Thursday. The last date for filing of nomination is December 3.
Municipal Corporation Birgaon Returning Officer B.B. Panchbhai told the media that on Thursday 54 candidates filed their nomination, taking the total to 77.
Municipal Council Gobra-Navapara Returning Officer Nirbhay Sahu said that for a by-poll in ward 14, no candidate has filed the nomination papers.
The scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on December 4. The last date for withdrawal is December 6. The polling is scheduled on December 20 and the result will be out on December 23.