Dehradun, March 29 -- Additional Chief Electoral Officer Vijay Kumar Jogdande held a media briefing, today, and reported that during the scrutiny conducted of a total of 63 nomination papers filed in the state for the parliamentary elections, among the nomination papers found valid, 11 are related to Tehri Lok Sabha seat and 13 related to Garhwal Lok Sabha seat. Eight nomination papers were found valid in respect of Almora-Pithoragarh Lok Sabha seat, 10 related to Nainital Lok Sabha seat and 14 related to Haridwar Lok Sabha seat. In Haridwar Lok Sabha constituency, 7 nomination papers have been rejected due to technical reasons.

Jogdande stated that in case any candidate wants to withdraw his or her nomination, they can apply for withdra...