EC declares 46 mayoral candidates valid

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Chittagong Bureau :
The aspirant 46 mayoral candidates in 10 municipalities of Chittagong district finally declared valid after scrutiny by the regional Election Commission of Chittagong yesterday.
 Meanwhile 10 general councilor and 4 reserved councilors declared void .
Regional election Officer Md.Abdul Baten informed it to the media on Sunday evening. Mentionable that 46 candidates for Mayor post and 473 for councilor posts were submitted to the respective returning officers .
Out of the total 14 concilors candidates declard void after the final security on Sunday.
According to REC office, the void candidates are entitled to file appeal against the cancellation of Nomination papers within the 3 working days to Deputy Commissioner and the DC will settle the matter of appeal by next 3 days.
According to election schedule , the candidate may withdraw their nomination papers by December 13 next and the EC will allot Symbol of election to the intending candidates on December 14 next, sources said.
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