175 candidates with single election symbol withdraw names from PR closed list
Summary
A total of 175 candidates from 17 election symbols have withdrawn their names from the proportional representation closed list for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5.
Key Points
- 175 candidates with 17 election symbols have withdrawn their names from the proportional representation closed list for the upcoming House of Representatives election.
- The Election Commission announced the withdrawal window was open until January 12, 4:00 pm.
- Loktantrik Samajwadi Party led with 110 candidates withdrawing due to forming an election alliance.
- Other parties with notable candidate withdrawals include Janamat Party, Rastriya Prajatantra Party, and CPN (UML).
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