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The scrutiny process for nomination papers in the upcoming local body elections in Gujarat has begun on a strict note, with a large number of candidates being disqualified on the very first day. A total of 6,885 nomination forms were rejected across the state due to technical errors and other discrepancies.

At the municipal corporation level, 575 nomination forms were declared invalid across 15 corporations. The highest number of rejections was reported from Surat and Bhavnagar.

District Panchayat Scenario

In district panchayat elections, 1,233 nomination forms were rejected during scrutiny for 344 seats. The highest number of cancellations was recorded in Dahod and Banaskantha. Several candidates were also disqualified in districts like Anand, Junagadh, Valsad, and Panchmahal.

Municipalities See Multiple Rejections

In 84 municipalities, 584 nomination forms were rejected. The highest number of cancellations was reported in Kalol with 73 forms, followed by Palitana with 47. Other towns such as Anjar, Amreli, and Mundra also reported significant rejections, tightening the electoral contest among remaining candidates.

Maximum Rejections at Taluka Panchayat Level

The highest number of invalid nominations was recorded at the taluka panchayat level. Out of 20,515 forms filed for 260 taluka panchayats, 4,453 were rejected. This leaves 16,034 valid candidates in the fray for the upcoming elections.

What Lies Ahead

Following the Election Commission’s strict scrutiny, the electoral landscape has become clearer. Most rejections were attributed to incomplete information, errors in affidavits, or filing more nominations than permitted.

The final list of candidates will be released after the withdrawal phase, which will determine the exact number of contestants for each seat.