85 PR candidates withdraw names

Summary

A total of 85 proportional representation candidates have withdrawn their names for the upcoming House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5, as per the Election Commission.

Key Points
  • A total of 85 candidates under the proportional representation system withdrew their names before the deadline.
  • Candidates withdrawing include 21 from Janata Samajwadi Party and 20 from Janamat Party, along with others from multiple parties.
  • Janata Samajwadi Party and Loktantrik Samajwadi Party adjusted their lists after merging.
  • The revised proportional representation lists will be published on January 18 for claims, with final lists out on February 3.
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