BJP candidate's poll nomination rejected in Tamil Nadu

Posted on 7th Apr 2014 08:25 pm by admin

Chennai, April 7 (IANS) The nomination paper of BJP candidate S.Gurumurthy from Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris (reserved) constituency were rejected during scrutiny Monday, poll officials said.

The seat is currently held by DMK's A.Raja, who will now face the poll battle with minus one major opponent.

According to officials, the rules as to filing of nominations were not complied with by the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate. Even the papers of BJP's standby candidate D.Anbarasan have been rejected.

The BJP has sewed up a six party alliance in Tamil Nadu. The party's candidates had filed their nomination papers from eight constituencies.

Similarly in the Chidambaram constituency, the nomination papers of PMK candidate K.J. Manirathinam were rejected while his wife V.Sudha's papers were accepted.

In a statement, PMK president G.k. Mani has appealed to the party cadres to strive hard for her victory.

Other news

Pushkar's son called for questioning

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Sunanda Pushkar's son from her previous marriage has been called for q

Jadeja will remain with Chennai Super Kings: Team management is not ready to release him, has to give a list of players retained by November 15

Ravindra Jadeja, who left the team in the middle of the IPL last year, will continue with the Che

PoK: Russia set an example of friendship, told PoK and Aksai Chin to be part of India, a blow to China-Pakistan

The historical friendship between Russia and India has stood true on many occasions. Once again,

Samalkha police station quarantined, 70 jawans isolated including incharge

After the tabloid deposits, the people of Haryana, who are now working in the Delhi government, h

Shamshera Teaser: The trailer of 'Shamshera' will not be released in Yash Raj Studios, thank you Ranbir, IMAX

After adopting all the marketing and promotional techniques in the last three films 'Bunty Aur Ba

Kunal Kamra Row: Khar Police summons Kunal Kamra, called for questioning at 11 am; Comedian is not in Mumbai right now

The troubles of stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who is in trouble for making controversial stateme

The time has come for the corona vaccine: first 10 million healthcare workers, then 2 crore frontline workers will get vaccinated

The government convened an all-party meeting on Friday on the issue of Corona. Prime Minister Nar

What did Saudi Arabia say in India on Taliban, Pakistan, and Kashmir?

Visiting Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has said that attention should

Lionel Messi: Messi went for a walk with his wife and got suspended from PSG! Know why there was a dispute between club-footballer

All is not well between star footballer Lionel Messi and his club Paris Saint Germain (PSG). Acco

Why the Defense Minister of China suddenly reached Nepal and Pakistan? Dragon's plan against India

Recently the Chinese Defense Minister reached Nepal and Pakistan and also made a defense agreemen