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In a major setback for the opposition INDIA bloc in Bihar, the nomination of RJD candidate Shweta Suman from the Mohania assembly constituency was cancelled on Wednesday.The reason for the cancellation is not yet known. However, Suman alleged that the returning officer (RO) and other officials were under “pressure” from Delhi. “Pressure was constantly being placed on the RO and CO from Delhi. They were forced to make this decision. They said they were helpless… The BJP, PM Modi, and Amit Shah were the ones putting pressure. Who else would be putting the pressure? … I will definitely go to court… Sangeeta, the BJP candidate from here, submitted her caste certificate after the notification date. But since she is from the BJP, nothing will be done,” Suman told reporters.
The RJD leader also broke down while speaking to the media. Earlier on Tuesday, in East Champaran, the INDIA bloc faced another setback when the nomination of Shashi Bhushan Singh, the VIP candidate from the Sugauli Assembly constituency, was rejected by returning officer and SDM Motihari Sweta Bharati.The 243-member Bihar Assembly will vote in two phases on November 6 and 11, and the results will be declared on November 14.
