Public notice was issued on Saturday for the four panchayat samitis in Baran district. Three nomination papers were received for the panchayat samiti member post on the first day.
District election officer Balmakund Asawa said that the fourth phase will include elections for panchayat samiti members, panch‑sarpanch and up‑sarpanch in Baran, Chhabra, Cheepabardau and Ataru.
Key dates for the nomination process
Nomination papers for the panchayat samiti member post can be submitted up to 3 pm on 4 November. Papers will be accepted daily from 11 am to 3 pm. Scrutiny will be held from 11 am on 5 November, and withdrawals can be made up to 3 pm on 6 November.
Nomination papers for the panch‑sarpanch post will be submitted on 15 November from 8 am to 11 am. Scrutiny will start at 11:30 am, and withdrawals are allowed until 2 pm.
First‑day nominations
On the first day, one nomination was received in Chhabra, two in Cheepabardau, and none in Baran and Ataru for the panchayat samiti member post.
Further process
After withdrawals, election symbols will be allocated and the list of candidates published. Voting will be held on 14 November for district council and panchayat samiti members, and on 16 November for sarpanch and panch in the fourth phase.