UP elections: Nominations for sixth phase begin this morning

While scrutiny of papers would be done on February 16, candidates can withdraw their candidature till February 18.

The number of eligible voters for the sixth phase of elections is around 1.72 crore, including 94.60 lakh male and 77.84 lakh female voters, who will exercise their franchise in 17,926 polling booths.

In the 2012 Assembly polls, of the 49 seats, 27 were won by the SP, 9 by BSP, 7 by BJP, 4 by Congress and 2 by others.

The notification for the seventh and final phase for elections to 40 seats will be issued on February 9.

(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy: oneindia.com)