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BJP announces candidate list for state legislative Council election

Mumbai, Mar 16 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced a list of three candidates for the State Legislative Council election to be held on March 27.
According to the list released by Arun Singh, National General Secretary, Sanjay Kenekar of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Sandeep Joshi and Dadarao Keche from Vidharbha region have been given the party's tickets to contents the polls.
Meanwhile, Monday is the last day to file candidature.
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