Bhubaneswar: The filing of nominations for the elections to urban local bodies (ULBs) in Odisha commences from today and will continue till March 7.
As per the State Election Commission, the scrutiny of nominations will be done on March 9. The polling will be held on March 24 with the counting of votes and declaration of results on March 26.
Over 27 lakh voters will be exercising their franchise at 3,030 booths under 1731 wards in 106 Municipalities/NACs for the election of Chairpersons and Councillors.
Similarly, over 14.26 lakh voters will be exercising their franchise at 1407 booths under 168 wards in three Municipal Corporations for the election of Mayors and Corporators.
