SRINAGAR: As the deadline for nomination filing ended on Thursday, the electoral battleground for the Jammu parliamentary seat is witnessing a flurry of activity, with 17 candidates throwing their hats into the ring.
With today marking the last day for nominations, contenders are making their final moves to secure their place in the electoral fray ahead of the April 26 voting day.
The nomination filing deadline for the Jammu parliamentary seat is set for April 4, until 3 pm, with scrutiny scheduled for April 6 and withdrawal of nominations by April 8. Amidst this backdrop, Wednesday saw a surge in nominations, with four additional candidates stepping forward to join the electoral race.
Among the latest contenders are Ratan Lal and Roop Krishi Dhar from the Jammu Kashmir People’s Conference, independent candidate Atul Raina, and Ganesh Chaudhary from the Hindustan Shakti Sena. Notable candidates include Jugal Kishore Sharma from the BJP and Raman Bhalli from the Congress, indicating a diverse field of contenders vying for the parliamentary seat.
The entry of candidates like Shikha Bandral from the National Awami United Party and religious preacher Swami Divyanand adds further dimension to the electoral landscape.
Following delimitation, the Jammu parliamentary constituency now comprises 18 assembly constituencies, reflecting a significant voter base of 17.66 lakh spread across diverse regions. From Bishnah and Suchetgarh to Kalakot-Sunderbani, the constituency embodies the rich tapestry of Jammu’s socio-political fabric.(KNO).
