Nominations for the first phase of the Jharkhand Assembly elections are picking up. Fifty-seven nomination papers have been filled out so far for this phase. Nominations for the second phase of polling began today with the issuance of the notification.  25th October is the last date to fill out nomination papers for the first phase of polling while 29th October is the last date filling for out the second phase. So far list of candidates of JMM, RJD and CPI- ML has not been released due to the difference in seat sharing among allies.

Meanwhile,  during search operation illegal materials and cash worth over seven crore 72 lakh rupees have been seized from different parts of the state since the announcement of assembly elections. 12 FIRs have been lodged for violation of the model code of conduct.