After scrutiny of nomination papers for the Chitrakot bypolls, two nomination papers out of nine were rejected on Tuesday, leaving seven in the electoral fray.
The last date for withdrawal of nomination is October 3 till 3.00 pm.
As per office of district electoral officer, during scrutiny it was found that independent candidate Abhay Kumar Kachch’s age is lesser than the specified to become a candidate to fight election. Khilesh Teta’s also independent candidate, nomination was rejected as the bare minimum requirement of proposers for his name was not fulfilled.
After scrutiny, seven candidates Lakeshwar Kawasi of Ambedkarite Party of India, Bomda Mandavi of Janta Congress Chhattisgarh (J), Hidmo Ram Mandavi of Communist Part of India, Lachhuram Kashyap of Bharatiya Janata Party, Rajman Benzam of Indian National Congress, Ritika Karma, Dharmuram Kashyap as independent candidates remained in the fray.