LS Polls: 162 candidates in fray for 7 seats in Delhi; Polling May 25
May 9 was the last date of withdrawal of nominations. The nomination process had kicked off on April 29 and went on till May 6. Read further on Dynamite News:
New Delhi: A total of 162 candidates are in fray for the Lok Sabha polls in Delhi with the maximum contesting from North East Delhi constituency. The polling in Delhi will take place on May 25 under phase-6, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
May 9 was the last date of withdrawal of nominations. The nomination process had kicked off on April 29 and went on till May 6.
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2 North East Delhi : 28
3 East Delhi : 20
4 New Delhi : 17
5 North West Delhi : 26
6 West Delhi : 24
7 South Delhi : 22
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