The filing of nominations ended today for the first phase of assembly elections in Jharkhand. Forty-three constituencies will go to polls in this phase on the 13th of November. Former Chief Minister Champai Soren filed a nomination from Saraikela while AJSU party Chief Sudesh Kumar Mahto filed a nomination from Silli.

Former minister Radhakrishna Kishore filed his nomination from the Chhatarpur assembly seat. Yogendra Prasad Mahto filed a nomination form for Gomia as a JMM candidate. Scrutiny of nominations will be done on the 28th of October, while candidates can withdraw their nominations until the 30th of October.

Meanwhile, during search operations, illegal materials and cash worth over 27 crore rupees have been seized from different parts of the state since the announcement of the assembly elections. Fourteen FIRs have been lodged for violations of the model code of conduct.