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- BJP candidate Hasirani Rath declared her age as above 60 while stating she passed her 10th-grade exams in 1965.
- Mathematical discrepancies suggest her actual age could be significantly different than the age stated in her nomination documents.
- Congress party leaders have requested the Election Commission of India to investigate the matter.
- The by-election for the Nandigram constituency is scheduled for October 6.
What to watch next
- Election Commission of India decision on the validity of the nomination
- Official response from Hasirani Rath regarding the affidavit discrepancies
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