The postponed election to the Naogaon-2 (Patnitala-Dhamuirhat) constituency will be held on February 12, reports BSS.
The Election Commission postponed the voting to the constituency on December 29 after the death of independent candidate Aminul Huq who was contesting with the symbol 'Eagle' in the elections, according to a gazette notification to this end issued from the EC on Monday.
According to a directive, if any valid candidate vying for the upcoming 12th parliamentary election dies, the election proceedings of the respective constituency must be cancelled as per the provisions of Article 91A and Article 91E of the Representation of the People Order, 1972.
The last date for submission of the nomination paper is January 17, nomination paper scrutiny January 18, symbol distribution January 26 and vote will be held on February 12, according to the polls schedule.
Valid candidates for the seat would not need to collect nomination papers.
Polls to Naogaon-2 February 12
FE Team | Published: January 09, 2024 23:58:26
Polls to Naogaon-2 February 12
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