Executive Summary:
This document is a notification from the Election Commission of India, published on February 28, 2018. It lists the contesting candidates for the Lok Sabha election from the 51-Phulpur constituency, as per Rule 11(2) of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961. The list includes the names, addresses, party affiliations, and symbols allotted to each candidate.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **General Information**
* Published by Authority on Wednesday, February 28, 2018.
* Concerns the 51-Phulpur constituency.
* **List of Contesting Candidates**
* Includes the candidate's name, address, party affiliation, and symbol allotted.
* Lists candidates from recognized National and State Political Parties.
* Lists candidates from registered political parties other than those recognized at the National and State level.
* Lists other independent candidates.
* Provides a serial number for each candidate.
* **Returning Officer Information**
* Returning Officer: Sd
* Date: 23022018
* Place: Court Room of District Magistrate, Collectrate Allahabad
Impact Analysis:
* **Candidates:**
* Impact: Official notification of their candidacy, including assigned symbols.
* Action Required: Verify the accuracy of their listed information (name, address, party affiliation, and symbol).
* **Voters in the 51-Phulpur Constituency:**
* Impact: Information on the candidates contesting the election.
* Action Required: Review the list to make informed decisions during the election.
* **Political Parties:**
* Impact: Official record of their candidates and assigned symbols.
* Action Required: Ensure the accuracy of the listed information and use it for campaigning.
* **Election Commission of India:**
* Impact: Fulfillment of its duty to publish the list of contesting candidates.
* Action Required: Maintain the accuracy of the list and address any discrepancies.
Key Entities Referenced
Election Commission of India: The organization responsible for issuing the notification regarding the list of contesting candidates.
Phulpur Constituency: The 51st parliamentary constituency where the election is being held.
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh: A city and district in Uttar Pradesh, where many of the candidates listed reside.
Bharatiya Janata Party: A recognized national political party whose candidate Kaushalendra Singh Patel is contesting in the election.
Samajwadi Party: A recognized state political party whose candidate Nagendra Pratap Singh Patel is contesting in the election.
Indian National Congress: A recognized national political party whose candidate Manish Mishra is contesting in the election.
Atiq Ahmad: An independent candidate contesting the election from Phulpur.
Conduct of Election Rules, 1961: The set of rules under which the notification regarding contesting candidates is published.