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National polls: 561 aspirants challenge RO's decisions

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As many as 130 aggrieved aspirants lodged appeals before the Election Commission on Saturday, challenging the decisions of the returning officers (RO) over the cancellation and the acceptance of nomination papers in the upcoming national elections slated for January 7.

With the 130 new petitioners, a total of 561 aspirants have so far challenged the ROs’ decisions after the EC started receiving petitions on Tuesday. EC Secretary Jahangir Alam informed the matter at a press conference in Agargaon Nirbachon Bhaban on Saturday (December 9).

According to the election schedule, the last date for the withdrawal of nominations is December 17. Symbols will be allotted to the political parties, and the election campaign will begin on December 18.

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