According to the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the last date for withdrawal of candidature for Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections is 10 days before the date of polling.

The Returning Officer is authorized to accept the withdrawal of candidature.

No, a candidate cannot withdraw his/her candidature after the last date for withdrawal.

If a candidate withdraws his/her candidature after the last date for withdrawal, the candidate's name will be removed from the ballot paper, the candidate's votes will be counted as invalid, and the candidate will be disqualified from contesting elections for a period of time.

The candidate must submit a written notice to the Returning Officer in order to withdraw his/her candidature.

The written notice of withdrawal of candidature should contain the candidate's name, address, and signature.

Yes, a candidate can withdraw his/her candidature even if he/she is nominated by more than one political party.

If a candidate withdraws his/her candidature after the last date for withdrawal and before the date of polling, the candidate's name will be removed from the ballot paper, the candidate's votes will be counted as invalid, and the candidate will be disqualified from contesting elections for a period of time.

If a candidate withdraws his/her candidature after the date of polling, none of the above consequences will occur.

No, a candidate cannot withdraw his/her candidature if he/she is elected unopposed.

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