Jaya, 49 others in fray for key by-poll
11 Jun 2015 5:57 AM IST
The filing of nomination for by-election to the RK Nagar Assembly constituency, being contested by AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa after her acquittal in the wealth case, came to an end on Wednesday with a total of 50 contestants throwing their hat in the ring.
Scrutiny of the nomination papers will be taken up tomorrow. The last date for withdrawal of candidature is June 13. Polling is scheduled on June 27 and counting of votes will be taken up on June 30.
The election is expected to be a cakewalk for the 67 year-old Tamil Nadu Chief Minister who seeks to represent a city seat for first the time in her political career. The Election Commission said that a total of 50 candidates, including Jayalalithaa, have filed nominations, which started on June 3.
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