Overview
- The BMC reported 357 nomination papers filed on Monday, bringing the cumulative total to 401 ahead of Tuesday’s cutoff.
- Officials distributed 11,568 nomination forms over the first five days since December 23, including 1,225 on Monday.
- Nominations will be accepted on Tuesday from 11 am to 5 pm at 23 returning officer offices, with form distribution open from 11 am to 4 pm.
- K‑West and P‑North wards recorded the highest filings so far, with 29 nomination papers each.
- The State Election Commission scheduled voting for 227 seats on January 15 and counting on January 16, with polling hours from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm under the Model Code of Conduct.