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Delhi MCD election 2021: 73 nominations filed for February 28 polls
Over 70 nominations, including duplicate applications from some candidates, have been received by poll authorities for the February 28 civic bypolls, officials said on Monday. February 8 was the last date to file nominations for the by-elections for which all the parties -- BJP, Congress and AAP -- have fielded candidates.
"A total of 73 nominations have been received by the Delhi State Election Commission till today (Monday). However, many candidates have filed duplicate applications too, so final figures we will get to know post scrutiny," a senior official said.
By-elections to fill vacancies in five municipal wards in the national capital will be held with all COVID-19 safety precautions, they said.