Around 309 nominations rejected after scrutiny in Tamil Nadu

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As many as 309 nomination papers were rejected during scrutiny by returning officers on Thursday, March 28, for the single-phase general election scheduled for April 19 in Tamil Nadu.

A total of 1,741 candidates had filed their nominations to contest the elections from 39 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state. According to the Election Commission website, around 309 papers were rejected.

March 30 is the last date for withdrawal of candidature.

Earlier in the day, the AIADMK urged Election Commission officials to reject the candidature of BJP state chief K Annamalai for filing her papers in court fee stamp paper instead of judicial stamp paper for the Coimbatore seat.

The ruling DMK also demanded rejection of Annamalai’s candidature, alleging that he had understated his assets in his affidavit.

Regarding the Vilavancode Assembly by-election, the returning officers rejected the candidature of 8 out of the 22 people who filed their nominations.