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66 candidates file nomination papers for 11 seats in Jammu

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Press Trust of India Jammu
A total of 66 candidates have filed their nomination papers for the 11 assembly seats of Jammu district in fifth and the final phase of polling, slated for December 20.

"We have so far received a total of 66 nomination papers for the 11 assembly seats of Jammu district," an official of the Election Commission said.

The 11 seats of Jammu district that are scheduled to go for polls in the fifth phase include, Nagrota, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu East, Jammu West, Bishnah, RS Pura, Suchetgarh, Marh, Raipur Domana, Akhnoor and Chhamb.

Five assembly segments of Kathua district -- Bani, Basohli, Kathua, Billawar and Hiranagar -- besides four assembly segments of Rajouri district -- Nowshara, Darhal, Rajouri and Kalakote -- would also go for polls on December 20.

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First Published: Dec 01 2014 | 9:08 PM IST

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